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FIFA WC: Portugal edge Croatia to set last-16 date with Spain

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Ronaldo, Ramos fire Portugal into FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after dramatic win

By IANS News July 03, 2026 • 08:23 AM View: 702

Goncalo Ramos scored a late winner as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in a match decided only in stoppage time here at Toronto Stadium on Friday.

After Ivan Perisic gave Croatia the lead shortly after the break, Portugal responded with a penalty converted by Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos then rose highest to send a Rafael Leao cross home in the fourth minute of stoppage time to secure the win.

TAGS Portugal Vs Croatia Cristiano Ronaldo Goncalo Ramos FIFA World Cup 2026 Rafael Leao Portugal Quarterfinals

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