In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time.

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,

The former Liverpool and Portugal forward was killed in a car crash, along with his brother Andre Silva, on July 3, 2025

Ultimately it was Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal that moved on after last night's win over Croatia, but not before a LOT of controversy.

Father Time waits for no man, not even one of the greatest footballers of all time. However, Portugal and head coach Roberto Martinez have been very patient with Cristiano Ronaldo in this World Cup, perhaps even to the team's detriment.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister told reporters ahead of his July 2 World Cup match against Croatia that the soccer star’s appearance in the international tournament will be his “last dance.”

Croatia survived Group L and now face Portugal in the Round of 32. For Luka Modrić and the experienced core, this is a demanding first knockout assignment against a squad full of attacking weapons.

As the grand 2026 North American football spectacle unfolds and captures global attention on the pitch, powerhouse Portugal takes to the field once again. Ahead of the tournament’s kickoff, Changan Automobile entered into a landmark global strategic partnership with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF),