Portugal beat Croatia to reach next round of 2026 World Cup
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Portugal secured a dramatic 2‑1 victory over Croatia in the Round of 32 match staged in Toronto, overturning an early deficit to advance to the next stage of the tournament. The encounter, part of the knockout phase of the competition, saw Croatia take the lead in the opening minutes before the Portuguese side rallied in the second half.
Cristiano Ronaldo restored parity for Portugal by converting a penalty in the 78th minute, and the comeback was completed when Gonçalo Ramos netted a stoppage‑time winner in the 90+3 minute, sealing the 2‑1 scoreline. The late goal propelled Portugal into the Round of 16, while Croatia’s campaign ended with the loss.
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