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FIFA World Cup Round of 32 Highlights: Portugal vs Croatia Ticket Surge and Mexico City Celebrations Turn Deadly

As the World Cup knockout stage intensifies across North America, ticket prices soar for Portugal vs Croatia in Toronto, while Mexico City mourns four deaths amid celebrations.

Jul 2, 2026, 11:22 AM Al Jazeera

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The FIFA World Cup round of 32 on July 2, 2026, featured a busy schedule with Spain, Portugal, and Switzerland competing in knockout matches across North America. The tournament continues to captivate fans with surprise results, late comebacks, and off-field developments.

Ahead of the Portugal vs Croatia match in Toronto, ticket prices surged dramatically on resale platforms, with the average cost of the cheapest available ticket exceeding $3,000, according to price-tracking data from Ticketdata. The buildup to the game also saw "Ronaldo-fever" grip Toronto, highlighting the ongoing excitement around the tournament.

Meanwhile, celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico's win over Ecuador, which secured Mexico a place in the World Cup round of 16, turned tragic. Mexican authorities reported that four people died during the festivities.

Elsewhere in the tournament, Thomas Tuchel’s team, chasing their first major tournament title in 60 years, faced a scare after Brian Cipenga put DR Congo ahead early in their match. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw described football as a "cruel game" following his team's dramatic late collapse against Belgium.

The World Cup continues to deliver intense competition and emotional moments as teams vie for advancement in the knockout stages.

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