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Did Lamine Yamal commit a handball as he won a penalty for Spain vs France?

Lamine Yamal won a penalty after Lucas Digne’s foul, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring to hand the European champions the lead, but France protested that the ball hit the Spain forward

The Independent UK

Erling Haaland is Norway's FIFA World Cup machine - and the internet's "babygirl"

FIFA World Cup 2026 match: Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland has become a social media sensation. His online persona contrasts with his on-field dominance, creating fan appeal. Fans embrace him as a "babygirl" and "princess" due to his softer online presence. This phenomenon highlights soccer players' growing influence as pop…

The Economic Times

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Retiring After Portugal's Exit? What You Need To Know

Cristiano Ronaldo confirms his last World Cup after Portugal's elimination by Spain. Despite not retiring, Ronaldo plans to enjoy his final tournament, aiming to play with his son in the future.

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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

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

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 Economic Times

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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Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

One of the most-dramatic games in World Cup history ended with Ronaldo – who had scored and finally been substituted – paying tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota

The Independent UK

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

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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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…

France 24

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

FourFourTwo

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.

TechRadar

Are you watching, France? Spain breeze past Austria – and this is why they’re peaking at just the right time

Spain 3-0 Austria: Mikel Oyarzabal’s double and a first international goal for Pedro Porro secured a comfortable passage to the last 16 for the Spanish. And next up? Either Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal or Luka Modric’s Croatia

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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

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

Latin Times

The Iberian Classic: Spain and Portugal Are Each One Win From a World Cup Meeting Nobody's Seen Since 2018

Spain and Portugal each need one Thursday win to set up just their third-ever World Cup meeting, in Arlington on July 6.

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Evening Standard

Portugal vs Croatia lineups: Starting XIs, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Luka Modric for a place in the last-16

Bangkok Post

Spain and Portugal eye World Cup last 16

LOS ANGELES - European champions Spain and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal aim to book their places in the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday as Algeria look to salvage some pride for African football.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Will Cristiano Ronaldo break his goalless knockout run?

Cristiano Ronaldo eyes a historic goal in Portugal's World Cup knockout clash against Croatia, aiming to break his goalless streak in this crucial stage. Having already set records for consecutive World Cup goals and becoming Portugal's all-time top scorer in the tournament, Ronaldo seeks to add another significant achievement to…

The Guardian - UK

Modric and Ronaldo reunited at World Cup as Croatia aim to snap Portugal’s streak

Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of international football’s 200 club, have had parallel careers with their countries, but will this be their last meeting?

The Independent UK

The Croatia player showing Cristiano Ronaldo what he’s missing – with time running out

Cristiano Ronaldo meets former Real Madrid teammate Luka Modric, whose presence, Richard Jolly explains, highlights their contrasting World Cup legacies

Evening Standard

Portugal vs Croatia: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

Winners facing a potential last-16 showdown against Spain

The Independent UK

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Cristiano Ronaldo will be out to inspire Portugal at World Cup.

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