Portugal secured a place in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto.
The match concluded with Gonçalo Ramos netting a crucial 94th-minute goal. The late drama followed a controversial disallowed equalizer from Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol, which was overturned for offside following a VAR review.
Cristiano Ronaldo registered Portugal’s equalizing goal, while Luka Modrić captained Croatia in the high-stakes encounter. The victory sets up a critical Round of 16 clash against Spain on July 6, maintaining Portugal’s tournament hopes.