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Portugal vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iberian foes collide with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Portugal XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026 today

Cristiano Ronaldo could be playing in his final game on football’s biggest stage

Evening Standard · Jul 4

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with fans outside Toronto hotel after World Cup win

Cristiano Ronaldo cheered along with fans from a hotel balcony in Toronto after Portugal beat Croatia in their World Cup knockout game on 2 July.

The Independent UK · Jul 4

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Grand Chess Tour: Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa ends rapid section as joint leader

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa staged a comeback on the final day of the Grand Chess Tour's rapid section in Croatia. He secured three consecutive victories, propelling him to a tie for first place with France's Firouzja Alireza. This impressive performance sets the stage for an exciting blitz section, with…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Argentina vs Cape Verde LIVE: Champions snatch dramatic extra-time win in World Cup classic

Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (aet): Diney own goal from Romero header saved the reigning world champions deep into extra-time against the ultimate minnows

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Did he say 'Bismillah'? Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.

Euronews · Jul 3

Time waits for no man, nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s football legacy

In today’s Football Daily: Multiple things can be true at the same time

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

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Portugal Pays Tribute to Diogo Jota on First Anniversary of His Death After World Cup Victory Against Croatia

Portugal's World Cup victory over Croatia became a heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota, marking the first anniversary of his death and uniting the team in remembrance.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Silence After Sister Claims He'll Retire After The 2026 World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has addressed speculation about his international future, emphasising his focus on Portugal's World Cup campaign rather than retirement decisions, following a victory over Croatia.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Cristiano Ronaldo's Retirement Timeline Leaked? Sister Hints 2026 World Cup Will Be His 'Last Dance'

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Kátia Aveiro, reveals that the football legend's international career with Portugal is nearing its end, as Portugal advances in the World Cup amid controversy.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

World Cup 2026: VAR heartbreak for Croatia, Portugal through to next round

Last minute VAR drama sent Croatia home after their equaliser was deemed offsides against Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup goal from a penalty. Spain walked all over the Austrian team in a dominant 3-0 win. Austria, meanwhile, did not manage to get a single shot on target.…

France 24 · Jul 3

‘Special’—Emotional Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Diogo Jota Tributes on Anniversary of Death

Portugal marked the one-year anniversary of Jota’s passing with victory over Croatia.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

Farewell Luka Modric, the World Cup’s unlikely miracle man who changed Croatia forever

WORLD CUP 2026: Modric bade farewell to a tournament he has defined as Croatia were beaten by Portugal. Richard Jolly pays tribute to a player who led until the very last

The Independent UK · Jul 3

What is 'Snicko'? World Cup VAR drama explained after Portugal vs Croatia chaos

Cricket-style technology used to rule out Josko Gvardiol’s last-gasp equaliser in dramatic last-32 thriller

Evening Standard · Jul 3

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Euronews · Jul 3

Portugal fans celebrate World Cup win over Croatia

Thousands of Portugal fans gathered in central Lisbon to celebrate a 2-1 victory over Croatia, sending their team through to the World Cup last 16.

France 24 · Jul 3

World Cup 2026: Portugal knock out Croatia and will face Spain

These Round of 32 matches are definitely full of twists. Portugal came back from 1-0 down to beat Croatia in Toronto. Goncalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner after Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier equalised from the penalty spot.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

Portugal clinched a thrilling 2-1 win against Croatia in the 109th minute, propelling them to the next stage of the World Cup. A controversial VAR decision disallowed Croatia's potential equalizer for offside, leaving Luka Modric and his teammates devastated. Meanwhile, Goncalo Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo shone brightly for Portugal, celebrating…

The Independent UK · Jul 3

How does ‘Snicko’ work at the World Cup? Why Croatia were denied equaliser against Portugal by VAR technology

Josko Gvardiol’s equaliser in the 13th minute of stoppage time was ruled out after a VAR check

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The Independent UK · Jul 3

Portgual’s next match confirmed after late VAR drama against Croatia

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FourFourTwo · Jul 3

Why was 103rd minute Croatia equaliser ruled out by VAR in climactic World Cup knockout match?

Croatia controversially exited the World Cup at the first knockout round

Euronews · Jul 3

'The storks were here before me': Pensioners live side-by-side with storks in this Croatian village

Every spring, white storks fill the rooftops of Cigoc, a Croatian village so close with the birds that locals there see them as family.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

VAR, tears and Ronaldo: Portugal survive a World Cup classic

Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia to advance to the Round of 16, a win overshadowed by a controversial late VAR decision. After Croatia thought they had equalized in stoppage time, semi-automated offside technology disallowed Josko Gvardiol's goal due to a marginal touch. Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo became the…

Euronews · Jul 3

Spain cruise past Austria while Portugal edge Croatia Wednesday to book last-16 tie

Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late Gonçalo Ramos header.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Why did Cristiano Ronaldo wear Portugal’s No. 21 jersey and get emotional after the win over Croatia?

Diogo Jota Portugal jersey number: Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 World Cup victory over Croatia, securing a spot in the Round of 16. Following the win, Ronaldo donned the No. 21 jersey, previously worn by the late Diogo Jota, in a poignant tribute. The match occurred almost…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

Martínez says there was no ‘lucky call’ after record four goals ruled out in Portugal win

Roberto Martínez commended the numerous VAR interventions that helped Portugal past Croatia after his team narrowly edged an incident-packed match to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup

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