While Spain clinched a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria, the Portugal vs Croatia match delivered some tense moments before Cristiano Ronaldo and Co won 2-1.

Croatia thought they'd scored a late equaliser against Portugal before VAR ruled out their stoppage-time goal and supporters reacted angrily

Portugal produced a stunning late turnaround to defeat Croatia 2–1 in Toronto and book a Round of 16 meeting with Spain. Ivan Perišić's composed 53rd-minute finish had Croatia ahead against the run of play,

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Colombia topped Group K at the 2026 World Cup after a dominant but goalless draw with Portugal in Miami. Despite 26 shots and relentless pressure, Diogo Costa’s heroics and a late VAR offside call denied a winner.

Portugal prepare for a blockbuster FIFA World Cup Round of 32 clash against Croatia this Friday, former Portugal and Liverpool defender Abel Xavier believes his country possesses the finest generation of players in its history—and perhaps Cristiano Ronaldo's final opportunity to lift football's greatest prize.