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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: 87

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.