Portugal Edge Croatia 2-1 to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16
Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday.
Croatia took the lead in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perišić, putting Portugal under early pressure in the knockout clash. Portugal responded in the 68th minute when Cristiano Ronaldo calmly converted a penalty to level the score at 1-1.
As the match appeared destined for extra time, Gonçalo Ramos struck deep into stoppage time (90+4′) to seal a thrilling victory for Portugal.
The win sends Portugal into the Round of 16, while Croatia’s World Cup campaign comes to an end after a hard-fought contest.