Portugal manager Roberto Martínez said “it’s a shame” that Toronto won’t host more matches at the 2026 World Cup, as the city with the smallest stadium in the tournament earned its final rave reviews after Portugal defeated Croatia 2–1 in a thrilling round of 32 clash on Thursday.
BMO Field, usually with a 28,000-person capacity for the MLS side Toronto FC, was expanded to 45,036 for the World Cup, as organizers constructed two massive temporary stands on the north and south sides of the stadium, which previously held smaller capacities.
