Portugal booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after Goncalo Ramos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner in a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia in Toronto.
Ivan Perisic handed Croatia the lead early in the second half before Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty to level the contest, becoming the oldest player to score in a World Cup knockout match at 41. Croatia threatened to snatch victory, but goalkeeper Diogo Costa produced crucial saves to keep Portugal alive.
In the fourth minute of stoppage time, Rafael Leao delivered a pinpoint cross that Ramos headed home, sealing Portugal’s place in the last 16 after an entertaining knockout encounter.