All Goals! Portugal vs. Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026

Second Half 🇵🇹 Portugal v Croatia 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — Full Time: Portugal Survives in Toronto!

It's over! Portugal defeats Croatia after a dramatic finish in Toronto, in a match that had everything: goals, penalties, shots off the woodwork, huge saves, disallowed goals and tension until the final second.

With this result, the Portuguese advance to face Spain, while Luka Modrić's World Cup journey comes to an end. An absolute legend of the game says goodbye.

🇵🇹 2-1 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 94': Ramos Puts Portugal on the Brink of Spain Clash!

That was the spectacular header from Gonçalo Ramos, who rose with authority inside the box and sent the ball into the back of the net to give Portugal the lead in the final minutes.

A goal that could send the Portuguese into the next round and set up a massive clash against Spain.

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🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 93': GOOOOOOOOAL PORTUGAL!!!

Toronto erupts! Gonçalo Ramos rises at the perfect moment and powers a brilliant header into the back of the net to complete the comeback for Portugal.

Just when extra time seemed inevitable, Portugal finds the winning goal and puts one foot into the Round of 16, where Spain awaits.

🇵🇹 2-1 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 68': SIIIIUUUUUUUU!!!

That's the goal from the Commander, Cristiano Ronaldo! With trademark composure, he sent Dominik Livaković the wrong way from the penalty spot before firing into the back of the net.

The legendary CR7 steps up when Portugal needs him most, leveling the match and setting up a thrilling finish in Toronto.

🇵🇹 1-1 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 67': GOOOOOOOOAL CRISTIANO!!!

Cristiano Ronaldo delivers! The Portugal captain converts the penalty with ice in his veins and brings the match level in Toronto.

It is also a historic goal: Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup. What a match!

🇵🇹 1-1 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 66': PENALTY FOR PORTUGAL!!!

The VAR steps in! After reviewing the play, the referee awards a penalty to Portugal for a clear holding foul inside the box.

A golden opportunity now awaits Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to level the match. The tension in Toronto couldn't be higher!

🇵🇹 0-1 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 53': Perišić Puts Croatia Ahead

That was the goal from Ivan Perišić, the veteran showing all his experience to control the ball inside the box and finish with real class into the back of the net.

A huge blow from Croatia, which now has the lead and forces Portugal to respond in Toronto.

🇵🇹 0-1 🇭🇷

🇵🇹 🇭🇷 — 52': GOOOOOOOOAL CROATIA!!!

Croatia strikes first! Ivan Perišić showed up at the perfect moment inside the box, took advantage of a dangerous cross, controlled it brilliantly and fired the ball into the back of the net.

After surviving much of the first half, Croatia lands the first punch early in the second half and puts Portugal under pressure.

🇵🇹 0-1 🇭🇷

A Battle of Legends for a Place in the Round of 16

The FIFA World Cup 2026 delivers one of the most anticipated matches of the Round of 32 as Portugal and Croatia face off in a clash featuring two of Europe's most talented generations and two of the greatest footballers of this century: Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić.

For Cristiano Ronaldo, every match represents another opportunity to capture the only major trophy missing from his extraordinary résumé: the FIFA World Cup. At 41 years old, the Portuguese captain remains the team's leader and knows this tournament could mark the final great chapter of his international career.

On the other side stands a Croatia team that continues to make history. Led by Luka Modrić, this golden generation has reached a World Cup final and a semifinal in the last two editions and now hopes to add another unforgettable chapter by eliminating one of the tournament's top contenders.

Portugal Lineup

Croatia Lineup

Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo Look to Move One Step Closer to the Dream

Portugal arrives with one of the deepest squads in the tournament, although it showed some inconsistencies during the group stage. After drawing with the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Portuguese bounced back with a commanding victory over Uzbekistan before securing first place in the group with a hard-fought draw against Colombia, proving there is still room for improvement.

Head coach Roberto Martínez has built a side known for dominating possession, boasting a technically gifted midfield and dynamic attacking players such as Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Rafael Leão. However, all eyes will once again be on Cristiano Ronaldo, who remains the team's attacking leader and the player expected to make the difference in the biggest moments.

Croatia Aims to Give Its Golden Generation Another Historic Triumph

Few national teams handle knockout football better than Croatia. The squad coached by Zlatko Dalić once again demonstrated during the group stage that experience and tactical discipline remain its greatest strengths.

With Luka Modrić serving as both the emotional and footballing leader, the Croatians will look to control the tempo through midfield and force Portugal into uncomfortable situations. Defensive solidity, intelligent ball movement, and patience in possession have been key ingredients in the Balkan side's World Cup campaign.

If Croatia can dictate the pace of the match and prevent Portugal's wingers from finding space, it will have a genuine opportunity to eliminate one of the tournament favorites and further cement the legacy of a generation that has already earned a special place in the nation's football history.