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Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal in World Cup knockout win over Croatia

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal in World Cup knockout win over Croatia

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty goal for Portugal in the 68th minute, marking his first World Cup knockout goal at age 41. After Croatia led 1-0 with a goal from Ivan Perišić, the match saw a pivotal moment when Ronaldo converted the penalty gained from a foul on Renato Veiga. Portugal sealed a 2-1 victory with a last-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, advancing to face Spain in the Round of 16. The match ended amid controversy as Croatia had a potential equalizer disallowed by VAR for offside, frustrated coach Zlatko Dalić expressed his displeasure with the technology in post-match comments.

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By the Numbers

•Portugal wins 2-1 against Croatia in World Cup knockout round.
•Ronaldo scores his first knockout stage goal at age 41.
•Croatia took the lead with a goal from Ivan Perišić.
•Portugal's Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner in stoppage time.
•A VAR decision disallowed a Croatian equalizer, ending their tournament.

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7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo Scores First World Cup Knockout Goal at 41 as Portugal Edge Croatia

What they're saying

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Croatia had a plan, and for fifty-three minutes it was working. They were staying compact, limiting Portugal to long-range attempts and speculative crosses, and when Ivan Perišić drove a low finish across the goalkeeper in the fifty-third minute, they were ahead. Zagreb was celebrating. Then the game turned on a foul. Nikola Vlašić brought down…
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