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World Cup: Portugal Overcomes Croatia in Final Moments

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Portugal secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 by defeating Croatia 2-1.
  • Croatia took the lead in the second half through Ivan Perišic, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalized with a penalty.
  • Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal in stoppage time, sending Portugal to face Spain in the next round.

Portugal clinched their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in Toronto. The match was a tense affair, with both teams battling fiercely until the final moments.

Croatia, displaying solid defense and quick transitions, took the lead shortly after halftime. Ivan Perišic found the net in the 53rd minute with a precise strike, rewarding his team's disciplined performance. Portugal struggled for a long time to break down the Croatian defense.

However, captain Cristiano Ronaldo ignited Portugal's comeback in the 68th minute by converting a penalty, leveling the score and reigniting the contest. As the game appeared headed for extra time, Portugal found a late surge of energy.

Substitute Gonçalo Ramos became the hero, scoring the decisive winning goal with a header in stoppage time. This hard-fought victory propels Portugal forward in the tournament, where they are now set to face Spain in the next round.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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