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FIFA World Cup

Portugal Edge Croatia to Set Up Spain Showdown

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever World Cup knockout goal before Gonçalo Ramos netted a dramatic late winner to complete Portugal's comeback victory.

Calvin Kaumba Chikenge
Calvin Kaumba Chikenge Published July 3, 2026
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TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 02: Goncalo Ramos #9 of Portugal celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo #7 after scoring the team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia at Toronto Stadium on July 02, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Portugal came from behind to defeat Croatia 2-1 and book their place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16, where they will face Spain.

Substitute Gonçalo Ramos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner, heading home Rafael Leão’s cross in the 94th minute to seal Portugal’s place in the next round after an enthralling contest.

The match was packed with drama, with three goals ruled out following VAR reviews—two for Croatia and one for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ivan Perišić had given Croatia the lead early in the second half before Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot after a VAR review awarded Portugal a penalty. Croatia later saw two more goals chalked off for offside, including a late effort by Joško Gvardiol.

Ronaldo also made history by becoming the first player aged 41 or older to feature in a World Cup knockout match. His penalty was his first-ever goal in the knockout stages of the tournament.

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    Calvin Kaumba Chikenge July 3, 2026
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    Calvin Kaumba Chikenge is an award-winning Zambian multimedia sports journalist well known for his exclusive stories and feature writing. He was voted 2023/24 MTN/FAZ Super League journalist of the year. In addition to reporting on sports for Spring TV, he interned for the Zambia Daily Mail newspaper. He is the current Ballon d'Or juror and has contributed to numerous international publications, including the Guardian in the UK, and is the editor of BolaNews.
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