Gonçalo Ramos scores in stoppage time to secure win for Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:09 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Gonçalo Ramos scored a crucial header in the 94th minute, leading Portugal to a 2-1 victory over Croatia in the World Cup on July 3. Cristiano Ronaldo, who equalized with a penalty in the 68th minute, was substituted shortly after. Croatia's Joško Gvardiol appeared to score the equalizer in the 103rd minute, but a VAR review disallowed the goal due to offside. Portugal will now face Spain in the Round of 16 on July 6.
- •Portugal's Ramos scores the late winner, sending them to the Round of 16.
- •Ronaldo equalizes with his first knockout stage goal in his sixth World Cup.
- •Croatia's potential equalizer ruled offside after VAR review.
- •Portugal will play Spain on July 6 for a quarterfinal berth.
- 1:09 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: Gonçalo Ramos' 94th-minute goal gives Portugal 2-1 win after Croatia's late tying goal is overturned
"Portugal scored two consecutive goals to deny Croatia the opportunity at a third straight World Cup semifinal.
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