Very exciting! Spain found out their Round of 16 opponents after Portugal beat Croatia 2-1.

The 2026 World Cup is once again exciting. Portugal came back to beat Croatia 2-1 in a match full of intensity. With a goal in the 93rd minute and a VAR decision in the 115th minute at BMO Field in Toronto, both teams are aiming to advance to the round of 16, where Portugal will face Spain in the next round on Monday (6). In the first half, Roberto's team Martinez had better control of the game. But there was only one chance to shoot into the frame. In the second half Croatia started to get back into the game and took the lead through Ivan. Perisic in the 53rd minute Cristiano Ronaldo then had a chance to score in the 61st minute but was ruled offside before VAR awarded Portugal a penalty for a foul on Renato Vega. Ronaldo made no mistake. His pass midway through the goal gave him his 3rd goal of this World Cup. Although Ronaldo was substituted in the 80th minute, the team still had another chance to score. From Rafael Leao's cross that was sent to Gonzalo. Ramos scored in the 93rd minute as Croatia tried to equalize deep in injury time. But a decision from VAR denied them a goal that could have given them a comeback. And in the end, Portugal will have to prepare to meet Spain in the round of 16. --- ## Related Articles 1. [World Cup 2026: England Escape Against DR Congo, But Issues Remain](https://pitchpulsemedia.com/en/news/world-cup-2026-england-escape-against-dr-congo-but-issues-remain) 2. [Mundial 2026](https://azkalsgoal.com/fil/news/ronaldo-hindi-ako-natakot-sa-penalty-portugal-2-1-kroasya-abante-sa-round-of-16)