The 2026 FIFA World Cup has entered the round of 32 and every game is a must-win for every team from now on. South Africa became the frist team to crash
out after their 0-1 defeat against Canada. Many more matches are lined up over the next one week. The wining teams will then progress to the round of 16, quarter-final, semi-final and then the all-important final. All eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo's Portgual and Lionel Messi-led Argentina. After a draw against Congo DR, Portugal bounced back and defeated Uzbekistan 5-0. They made it to the round of 32 after the draw against Colombia. Questions were raised over Ronaldo after his below-par performancce against Congo DR. He was also accused on trying to score for himself rather than playing for the team. He has scored two goals so far. Messi kicked off his WC campaign with a hat-trick against Algeria. Argentina won the fixture 3-0. The defending champions defeated Austria 2-0 in their next game before defeating Jordan 3-1. Messi has scored six goals in the tournament so far. With 18 goals, he tops in the top spot in this elite list.
When will Portugal and Argentina play their next game?
Ronaldo's Portugal will face Croatia in their round of 32 game on Friday (July 3) at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto. The match will start at 4:30 AM IST. Croatia are among the strongest teams. They won two out of three games in Group L. Croatia fnished as the runners-up of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where they lost to France. France came close to retaining the trophy in 2022 but lost to Argentina in the final.
Messi's Argentina will take on Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Saturday (July 4) at the Miami Stadium in Miami. The Indian audience can enjoy the live action from 3:30 AM IST. Argentina
