Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Enzo Maresca’s stars to clash in last-16 as Portugal defeat Croatia

Ruben Dias and Portugal came from behind to record a hugely dramatic 2-1 win against Croatia despite an outstanding individual performance from Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic.

Match report to follow.

Matheus Nunes match statistics vs Croatia

Unused from the bench.

Ruben Dias match statistics vs Croatia

90 Minutes110 Touches (Most)86 Accurate Passes91% Pass Accuracy20 Passes Into Final Third5 Clearances5 Aerial Duels Won5 Ground Duels Won4 Headed Clearances3 Tackles2 Recoveries2 Was Fouled2 Interceptions2 Accurate Long Balls

Josko Gvardiol match statistics vs Croatia

9 Minutes7 Touches5 Accurate Passes71% Pass Accuracy1 Recovery1 Pass Into Final Third

Mateo Kovacic match statistics vs Croatia

90 Minutes63 Touches49 Accurate Passes94% Pass Accuracy3 Recoveries3 Shots On Target3 Ground Duels Won3 Passes Into Final Third3 Touches In Opposition Box1 Block1 Tackle1 Was Fouled1 Successful Dribble1 Big Chance Missed

Data courtesy of FotMob.