The Portugal national team beat Croatia 2-1 in extra time to advance to the World Cup 2026 round of 16. The match was marked by a goal from Ivan Perisic for Croatia, but Cristiano Ronaldo equalized with a penalty.

What happened?

The Portugal national team started better and controlled most of the ball possession, but found it difficult to turn territorial dominance into clear opportunities.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The win means that Portugal advanced to face Spain on Monday, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

What's next?

The Portugal national team will play against Spain on Monday. | Date | Opponent | Stadium | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | - | | 2026-09-24 | Wales | At home |

The Portugal national team is unbeaten in the last 5 games, with 3 wins and 2 draws. Recently, the Portugal national team drew with Congo DR 1-1, on June 17, 2026.