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Ramos strikes late to take Portugal past Croatia into last-16 at World Cup

Gonçalo Ramos scored a stoppage time winner to send Portugal past Croatia into a last 16 showdown with Spain.

Radio France Internationale

Why Croatia’s Late Equalizer vs. Portugal Didn’t Count—2026 World Cup

Croatia endured a heartbreaking elimination just when the game looked destined for extra time.

Sports Illustrated

Why was Josko Gvardiol’s goal disallowed vs Portugal? Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch amid VAR controversy

Gvardiol’s last-gasp equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after the Snicko technology revealed a touch barely noticeable to the human eye

The Independent UK

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Portugal 2-1 Croatia: Goncalo Ramos wins it at the death as VAR denies Josko Gvardiol heroics

Selecao’s talisman notched first knockout goal at long last

Evening Standard

Portugal Player Ratings vs. Croatia: Ronaldo Plays Villain and Hero in Sensational Clash

The Seleção das Quinas did enough to escape with a win, but it was not without controversy.

Sports Illustrated

Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia

Ramos’s goal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s earlier penalty kick – and a Croatia equaliser waved offside in the final minutes – sent Portugal through

The Guardian - US

Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was disallowed by VAR

Croatia believed they had scored a 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup clash on Thursday. Ivan Perisic had put Croatia head in the 53rd minute before Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot 15 minutes later, and then Goncalo Ramos made it 2-1 to Portugal with a powerful…

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Portugal vs Croatia World Cup 2026: Ramos, Ronaldo score as team beats Croatia 2-1

Portugal match today: Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first World Cup knockout goal from a penalty. Goncalo Ramos netted a late winner, and a controversial offside call denied Croatia an equalizer. The win sets up a last 16 clash with Spain, despite…

The Economic Times

World Cup 2026: Ramos stoppage-time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16

Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will face Spain on Monday.

France 24

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream kept alive as Portugal secure dramatic win over Croatia

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The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks teammate’s World Cup record with first-ever knockout goal

Ronaldo ended a six-tournament wait to score for Portugal in the World Cup knockouts but was substituted 12 minutes later

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends his World Cup knockout goal drought after VAR review

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal in Portugal’s clash with Croatia on Thursday. Playing in his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo had never scored in the knockout stages, with all 10 of his previous World Cup goals coming in the group phase. He thought he had cancelled out…

The Independent UK

When did Diogo Jota die? Former Portugal player honoured at World Cup match

Diogo Jota was honoured ahead of Portugal’s World Cup match against Croatia on Thursday evening. Jota tragically passed away in a car crash on 3 July last year at the age of 28, alongside his brother Andre Silva. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of his passing, an image…

The Independent UK

Who is Espen Eskas? The referee for Portugal vs Croatia

Ex-Real Madrid teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric go head-to-head in the World Cup Round of 32

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Sports Illustrated

Bombshell Cristiano Ronaldo ‘Retirement’ News Drops at 2026 World Cup

The 41-year-old might not have much time left in a Portugal shirt.

France 24

Portugal-Croatia: Ramos strikes late as Selecao edge Croatia to reach last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric met in a dramatic Round of 32 clash in Toronto, with two football icons once again sharing a World Cup stage that could mark the end of their international journeys. The former Real Madrid teammates led Portugal and Croatia into a tense knockout battle, which…

FourFourTwo

Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Portugal vs Croatia?

Portugal and Croatia are aiming to meet Spain in the World Cup's round-of-16

Sports Illustrated

Portugal vs. Croatia—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 84th match of the 2026 World Cup is a clash of two European heavyweights.

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How to watch Portugal vs Croatia: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time as Cristiano Ronaldo faces Luka Modric at FIFA World Cup 2026, team news

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric both start as Portugal face Croatia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the last-32 clash for free online and from anywhere.

Evening Standard

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as Lamine Yamal shines for La Roja

European champions will face Portugal or Croatia next

The Guardian - US

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: World Cup 2026 last 32 – as it happened

Gonçalo Ramos scored to set up a last-16 clash with Spain as Croatia’s hearts were broken when VAR ruled their late equaliser offside

The Independent UK

Portugal v Croatia LIVE: VAR fury mars ending after last-gasp Ramos goal in World Cup round of 32

Ronaldo’s last dance at the World Cup continues, after Portugal saw off Croatia in the most dramatic of last-32 games

Evening Standard

Portugal vs Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 result, match stream, latest score, goal updates and fan reaction

Josko Gvardiol denied extremely late equaliser by cruellest of VAR decisions

FourFourTwo

Portugal vs Croatia prediction as two of Europe's best players go head-to-head

Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric are set to face off against one another in huge World Cup Round of 32 battle

The Economic Times

Portugal vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026: When and where to watch Cristiano Ronaldo, match time in India, live streaming and team details

Portugal vs Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Predicted Lineup, Key Players and Match Preview: Portugal faces Croatia in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture. Portugal, having finished second in their group, aims to improve their performance, while Croatia enters with strong momentum from recent victories. The match kicks off…

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