Portugal vs. Croatia LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Ronaldo equalises from the spot
Portugal vs. Croatia in World Cup 2026 as Ronaldo equalizes from the spot
📍 Aftermath
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 after a 94th-minute goal by Gonçalo Ramos and an overturned late tying goal by Croatia. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal during the match.
Following the win, Portugal and Liverpool FC paid tribute to Diogo Jota and André Silva.
Epilogue added 48d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
Portugal faced Croatia in a World Cup 2026 match. Outlets like ESPN, The Guardian, and CBS Sports reported on the match.
Details about the match's finish, including VAR drama, are highlighted. The next step for Portugal is not specified in the coverage.
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Sources (28)
- World Cup 2026: Gonçalo Ramos' 94th-minute goal gives Portugal 2-1 win after Croatia's late tying goal is overturned Yahoo Sports · 51d ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores first World Cup knockout goal, substituted as VAR spike denies Croatia The New York Times · 51d ago broke it first
- Portugal, Ronaldo survive late scare from Croatia www.espn.com · 51d ago
- Anniversary respects paid to Diogo Jota and André Silva at Anfield Liverpool FC · 51d ago
- Portugal honors Diogo Jota in thrilling World Cup win one year after tragic death: ‘He gives us strength’ New York Post · 51d ago
- ‘Special’—Emotional Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Diogo Jota Tributes on Anniversary of Death Sports Illustrated · 51d ago
- 'Always in our hearts' Liverpool FC · 51d ago
- Liverpool unveil Diogo Jota and Andre Silva Anfield memorial The New York Times · 51d ago broke it first
- Liverpool FC unveils poignant memorial to Diogo Jota and André Silva Liverpool FC · 51d ago
- 'Everyone loved Diogo' BBC · 51d ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal pay 'special' tribute to Diogo Jota ESPN · 51d ago
- World Cup 2026: Portugal pay tribute to Diogo Jota after win over Croatia, nearly 1 year after his death Yahoo Sports · 51d ago
- World Cup live updates: Projectiles fly from angry crowd after final minute VAR drama Nine.com.au · 51d ago
- A Crime Against Football: VAR has robbed Croatia’s Golden Generation of a sunset moment Beyond The 90 · 51d ago
- Why Croatia goal didn't count vs. Portugal. Complicated World Cup offside rule explained USA Today · 51d ago
- Ball don't lie: How the World Cup match ball helped deny Croatia a dramatic equalizer vs. Portugal Yahoo Sports · 51d ago
- Why Croatia’s Late Equalizer vs. Portugal Didn’t Count—2026 World Cup Sports Illustrated · 51d ago
- How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology KCCI · 51d ago
- Ronaldo, Portugal survive Round of 32 thriller at World Cup; NBA's top 5 offseason moves CBS Sports · 51d ago
- How to Watch Portugal Vs. Croatia Online for Free From Anywhere Business Insider · 51d ago
- Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia The Guardian · 51d ago
- Portugal vs. Croatia—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats Sports Illustrated · 51d ago
- Portugal, Ronaldo survive late scare from Croatia at World Cup ESPN · 51d ago
- Portugal vs. Croatia free live stream: How to watch World Cup game online without cable Yahoo Sports · 51d ago
- Croatia vs. Portugal score, 2026 FIFA World Cup live updates: Can Cristiano Ronaldo deliver in round of 32? CBS Sports · 51d ago
- Portugal vs. Croatia odds, lines, predictions: 2026 World Cup Round of 32 picks from proven soccer expert SportsLine · 51d ago
- FIFA World Cup 2026 MD22 recap: Portugal pull off dramatic win against Croatia; Spain, Switzerland ease past Austria, Algeria ESPN · 52d ago
- Is Cristiano Ronaldo still not done? Is Spain the World Cup’s most complete team? Day 22 recap The New York Times · 52d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
Who equalized for Portugal?
Cristiano Ronaldo from the spot
What was the outcome of the match?
Portugal advanced to the last 16
How can I watch the match online?
Various sources provide information on how to watch the match online for free
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