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The Portuguese national team beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty.
What happened?
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.
Why is it important for Portugal?
The win put Portugal in the round of 16 of the World Cup.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 |
What's next?
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.
