Ronaldo scores his first-ever World Cup knockout goal from penalty to spark Portugal comeback
July 03, 2026
A stoppage-time winner from Portugal's Goncalo Ramos gave his side a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia to move them into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday.
Substitute Ramos headed home a pinpoint cross from Rafael Leao in the 94th minute to give Portugal the lead.
Croatia's late equaliser from Josko Gvardiol was ruled out for offside.
Ivan Perisic's strike fired Croatia ahead in the 53rd minute.
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