Portugal and Croatia meet in a World Cup last-32 match in Toronto on Wednesday, with both teams dismissing the weather as a potential excuse. Multiple reports highlight that the conditions are expected to be extremely hot. Environmental officials warn that temperatures could reach around 35°C during the match period, while the effective heat could feel substantially higher because of elevated humidity. The outlets agree that the humidity is expected to intensify how the heat is experienced, with conditions potentially reaching heat index levels closer to 44°C. Ahead of kick-off, neither side cites the heat as a factor for performance. Instead, the focus remains on the match itself as both teams prepare to play under hot and humid conditions in Toronto.