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Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in World Cup last-16 clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:20 AM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in World Cup last-16 clash

Summary

Portugal, led by Ruben Dias, came from behind to claim a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the last-16 of the World Cup. Despite a stellar performance from Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic, Croatia was unable to secure the win. The match saw significant contributions from Dias, who played the full 90 minutes, and Kovacic, who tallied impressive statistics. Following this victory, Portugal advances in the tournament as they prepare for their next match.

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By the Numbers

•Match took place on July 3, 2026.
•Ruben Dias played 90 minutes, leading Portugal's defense.
•Mateo Kovacic recorded 63 touches and 49 accurate passes.
•Portugal rallied from an early deficit to secure the win.
•Next match details will be announced following tournament progression.

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1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Man City 2026 World Cup Watch: Enzo Maresca’s stars to clash in last-16 as Portugal defeat Croatia

What they're saying

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Ruben Dias and Portugal came from behind to record a hugely dramatic 2-1 win against Croatia despite an outstanding individual performance from Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic.Match report to follow...
— Yahoo Sports

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