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World Cup 2026: Ramos stoppage-time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16
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- Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos.
- Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 03:12Modified: 03/07/2026 - 03:35
- By: FRANCE 24 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates.
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Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will face Spain on Monday.
Issued on: 03/07/2026 - 03:12Modified: 03/07/2026 - 03:35
By: FRANCE 24 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates. © Mike Segar, Reuters Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal survived a tense and chaotic knockout battle against Luka Modric’s Croatia in Toronto, sealing a 2-1 win.
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