who will portugal face in round of 32

Portugal will face the Group L runner-up in the Round of 32, and the current candidates are Ghana, England, or Croatia. The exact opponent is still being decided by the final Group L matches, so the matchup is not fully locked in yet.

Matchup status

Portugal are through as Group K runners-up, which places them against the second-place team from Group L in the Round of 32. One preview says that could be Ghana, England, or Croatia, depending on how the last Group L games finish.

What that means

• If you want the most precise current answer , it is: Portugal vs. the Group L runner-up.

• If you want the likely named teams , they are Ghana, England, or Croatia.

Timing note

The reports were published on June 27, 2026, so this is a live tournament situation and the opponent may be confirmed after the final Group L results.