The Portuguese national team beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty.
Croatia was leading 1-0 when the VAR recommended a review for a possible penalty in favor of Cristiano Ronaldo's team.
The foul inside the area was confirmed, and the Portuguese captain adjusted the ball, took a deep breath, and scored his first goal in the World Cup knockout stage.
The win put Portugal in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 |
The team returns to the field on Monday (6), in Dallas, to face Spain.
Moving on to the next game, Portugal has a recent record of 3W-2D-0L, with the last match being a 1-1 draw against Congo DR on 2026-06-17.
Game analysis
Cristiano Ronaldo stated that he was prepared to score the penalty.
"I was prepared", said CR7.
Gonçalo Ramos also said he had a feeling he would score.
"In the interval, I told my colleagues in the locker room that, if I played, I would score for sure", said the Milan player.
Portugal's next match will be against Wales on 2026-09-24, at home.
