FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo's Penalty Inspires Portugal To Dramatic 2-1 Win Over Croatia
Prateek Thakur | July 3, 2026 9:41 AM CST
Gonçalo Ramos' Stoppage Time Winner
The match appeared destined for extra time as both defensive units maintained strict discipline under the grey sky. However, substitute forward Gonçalo Ramos turned hero in the 94th minute, turning home a loose ball. The late strike triggered wild celebrations across the Portuguese technical area as the final whistle blew.
Croatia launched a desperate final assault, seeing a dramatic equalizer from Joško Gvardiol ruled out for offside. The subsequent VAR confirmation sparked heated protests from the Croatian bench as their tournament run ended. Portugal officially advance to face Spain in a highly anticipated quarter-final fixture in Dallas.
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