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Portugal edges Croatia 2-1 after VAR drama in World Cup round of 16

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Portugal edges Croatia 2-1 after VAR drama in World Cup round of 16
Summary

Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup held last night. Joško Gvardiol's potential equalizer for Croatia was disallowed after a VAR review determined that Mario Pašalić was offside due to a marginal touch by a teammate. Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Portugal, with Gonçalo Ramos adding a second in stoppage time. Switzerland also advanced, winning 2-0 against Algeria. Upcoming matches include Australia facing Egypt, Argentina against Cape Verde, and Colombia playing Ghana later today.

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  • •Portugal wins 2-1 against Croatia in the round of 16.
  • •VAR disallows a late equalizer for Croatia due to offside.
  • •Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos scored for Portugal.
  • •Switzerland secures a 2-0 victory over Algeria.
  • •Upcoming matches feature Australia vs Egypt and Argentina vs Cape Verde.
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