Portugal eliminates Croatia in Round of 32 at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:24 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 3. Cristiano Ronaldo scored from the penalty spot before being substituted in the 81st minute. The match was tied 1-1 when coach Roberto Martinez replaced Ronaldo with Goncalo Ramos, who scored a decisive goal in the 94th minute, securing Portugal's advance to the next round.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty for Portugal.
- •Portugal led 2-1 after Goncalo Ramos scored late.
- •The match took place in the Round of 32 at the World Cup.
- •Ronaldo was substituted in the 81st minute with the score tied.
- •Portugal's victory advances them in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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"Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal have defeated Croatia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The blockbuster matchup between Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal and Luka Modric’s Croatia ended in a 2-1 win for CR7.
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