Cristiano Ronaldo kept Portugal’s FIFA 2026 World Cup dream alive as Roberto Martínez’s side came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 and book a blockbuster Round of 16 clash with European champions Spain.
Ronaldo scored his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout match before substitute Gonçalo Ramos struck a dramatic 94th-minute winner to complete Portugal’s comeback in a pulsating Round of 32 encounter.
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Croatia thought they had forced extra time when Joško Gvardiol bundled home in the 113th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review, ending the 2018 finalists’ World Cup campaign.
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