World Cup 2026: Ramos stoppage-time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16
- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal survived a tense and chaotic knockout battle against Luka Modric’s Croatia in Toronto, sealing a 2-1 win and qualification for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos.
- The match lived up to its billing as a heavyweight European duel, with both sides locked in a tight midfield battle for long stretches.
- Portugal enjoyed the ball and territory in the first half but struggled to break through Croatia’s disciplined defensive structure, while the Vatreni remained dangerous on the counter and from set pieces.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal survived a tense and chaotic knockout battle against Luka Modric’s Croatia in Toronto, sealing a 2-1 win and qualification for the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos.
- The match lived up to its billing as a heavyweight European duel, with both sides locked in a tight midfield battle for long stretches.
- Portugal enjoyed the ball and territory in the first half but struggled to break through Croatia’s disciplined defensive structure, while the Vatreni remained dangerous on the counter and from set pieces.
Sources: France 24