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Portugal edges Croatia 2-1 to set up Spain clash in knockout stage

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Portugal edges Croatia 2-1 to set up Spain clash in knockout stage

Summary

Portugal secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia in their FIFA World Cup match on July 2 at BMO Field. Despite a strong start from Portugal, Croatia's Ivan Perisic scored first in the 53rd minute. Cristiano Ronaldo, after having a goal disallowed, equalized through a penalty before Gonçalo Ramos netted the winner in stoppage time. Portugal will face Spain in the last 16 on July 6 in Dallas.

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By the Numbers

•Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first knockout stage goal.
•Ivan Perisic opens scoring for Croatia in the 53rd minute.
•Portugal's winning goal comes from Gonçalo Ramos in stoppage time.
•Match featured a disallowed goal from Croatia ruled by VAR.
•Portugal faces Spain on July 6 in Dallas.

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