Portugal and Croatia meet in a World Cup 2026 fixture on 2 July 2026, with the head-to-head record firmly favouring the Portuguese across nine previous encounters. ranked 8th, Portugal enter as the higher-ranked side against a Croatia outfit sitting 13th in the world, and recent form underlines that gap heading into what could be a decisive knockout-stage clash.
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Head-to-Head Record
Portugal and Croatia have met nine times in recorded history, with Portugal winning five, Croatia winning just one, and three matches ending level. Portugal have scored 15 goals in those fixtures against Croatia’s eight, producing an average of 2.56 goals per meeting. Croatia’s solitary win came in June 2024 — a 2-1 result in Lisbon — making it a rare blemish on an otherwise Portugal-dominated record. The two sides have also faced each other twice in the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League cycle, splitting the points across both legs.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov 2024 | Croatia vs Portugal | 1-1 | 2024-25 |
| 05 Sep 2024 | Portugal vs Croatia | 2-1 | 2024-25 |
| 08 Jun 2024 | Portugal vs Croatia | 1-2 | 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2020 | Croatia vs Portugal | 2-3 | 2020-21 |
| 05 Sep 2020 | Portugal vs Croatia | 4-1 | 2020-21 |
| 06 Sep 2018 | Portugal vs Croatia | 1-1 | 2018 |
| 25 Jun 2016 | Croatia vs Portugal | 0-0 | 2016 |
| 10 Jun 2013 | Croatia vs Portugal | 0-1 | 2013 |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Portugal vs Croatia | 2-0 | — |
Portugal: Recent Form
Portugal arrive in outstanding shape, going unbeaten in all six matches leading into this fixture (W4 D2 L0). They have scored 12 goals and conceded just three across those six outings — an average of 2.0 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match — accumulating 2.33 points per game. Three clean sheets in six matches highlight a well-organised defensive unit, and their only scoreless display was a 0-0 draw away to Colombia on 27 June. The highlight of the run was a 5-0 dismantling of Uzbekistan on 23 June, while wins over Nigeria and Chile earlier in the tournament demonstrated their ability to grind out results against physical opposition.
- 27 Jun 2026 — Colombia 0-0 Portugal (Away) — Draw
- 23 Jun 2026 — Portugal 5-0 Uzbekistan (Home) — Win
- 17 Jun 2026 — Portugal 1-1 DR Congo (Home) — Draw
- 10 Jun 2026 — Portugal 2-1 Nigeria (Home) — Win
Croatia: Recent Form
Croatia’s last six matches present a more mixed picture: three wins and three defeats (W3 D0 L3), with eight goals scored and 11 conceded, translating to averages of 1.33 goals for and 1.83 goals against per match and a points-per-game rate of 1.50. Their defensive record is a concern — they have kept just one clean sheet in this period and shipped four goals against England and three against Brazil. However, back-to-back wins over Panama (1-0) and Ghana (2-1) heading into this fixture show Croatia can string results together when momentum is with them. They failed to score on just one occasion in the six-match sample.
- 27 Jun 2026 — Croatia 2-1 Ghana (Home) — Win
- 23 Jun 2026 — Panama 1-0 Croatia (Away) — Win
- 17 Jun 2026 — England 4-2 Croatia (Away) — Loss
- 07 Jun 2026 — Croatia 2-1 Slovenia (Home) — Win
Form and Record at a Glance
- All-time H2H (9 meetings): Portugal 5 wins, Croatia 1 win, 3 draws
- Goals across 9 H2H meetings: Portugal 15 – Croatia 8 (avg. 2.56 per match)
- Portugal last 6: W4 D2 L0 — 2.33 PPG, 12 goals scored, 3 conceded
- Croatia last 6: W3 D0 L3 — 1.50 PPG, 8 goals scored, 11 conceded
- Clean sheets (last 6): Portugal 3, Croatia 1
- Most recent meeting (Nov 2024): Croatia 1-1 Portugal — the second consecutive draw between the sides in the 2024-25 Nations League
How Portugal and Croatia Compare
Portugal’s current form is markedly stronger: their 2.33 PPG and defensive average of just 0.5 goals conceded per match stand in sharp contrast to Croatia’s 1.50 PPG and 1.83 goals conceded per outing over the same six-match window. Croatia have shown they can produce goals — averaging 1.33 per match — but their inability to keep clean sheets (just one in six) has cost them in the bigger fixtures. Portugal’s historical dominance in this matchup, combined with their superior current form and World ranking, makes the statistical picture clear, even if Croatia’s two consecutive wins immediately before this fixture demonstrate they are capable of momentum shifts.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between Portugal and Croatia?
Across nine recorded meetings, Portugal have won five, Croatia have won one, and three matches have ended in a draw. Portugal have scored 15 goals to Croatia’s eight in those fixtures.
When did Croatia last beat Portugal?
Croatia’s most recent victory came on 8 June 2024, when they won 2-1 in a match played at a Portugal home venue — their only win in nine meetings between the two sides.
What is Portugal’s form going into the World Cup 2026 match against Croatia?
Portugal are unbeaten in their last six matches (W4 D2 L0), scoring 12 goals and conceding just three, with three clean sheets and a points-per-game rate of 2.33.
When do Portugal and Croatia play at World Cup 2026?
Portugal vs Croatia is scheduled for 2 July 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 tournament.