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Portugal advances to face Spain after Ronaldo's penalty in VAR drama

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 7:11 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Portugal advances to face Spain after Ronaldo's penalty in VAR drama

Summary

Portugal secured a spot in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup following a tense match against Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive penalty after a VAR review confirmed a foul. The game, held in Toronto, marked a farewell to Croatia's Luka Modric. The Portuguese team will now face Spain in the next round of the knockout stage.

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Key Details

•Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the penalty spot after VAR review
•Portugal and Croatia played in Toronto
•Luka Modric's farewell marks an end of an era for Croatia
•Portugal will compete against Spain next in the semifinals
•Match was part of the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup

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⚽ All the latest news and reaction from the World Cup ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Knockout draw | Email us What a game last night in Toronto. Farewell, Luka Modric. The Ronaldo show rolls on. Ronaldo hung away from the melée until the penalty was confirmed, then began his march to the spot. He framed himself around the ball, he performed all the necessary rituals, he stepped up, sat Livaković down and converted. He ran to the corner as the ground exploded, performed his trademark celebration and the crowd ‘siuuuuued’ back to him. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby John Brewin

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