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Portugal defeat Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16

Portugal defeat Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16
Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Portugal and Croatia at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on July 2, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP)
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Goncalo Ramos scored an injury-time winner as Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia.

Toronto, Canada: Goncalo Ramos scored an injury-time winner as Portugal battled into the last 16 of the World Cup on Thursday with a drama-filled 2-1 victory over Croatia.

Ramos glanced in a sensational header in the fourth minute of injury time before Croatia had a last-gasp equaliser ruled out for offside as Portugal advanced to a titanic clash with Spain next Monday.

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