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The Portugal national team celebrates qualification for the World Cup round of 16 after a hard-fought win over Croatia by 2 to 1. Cristiano Ronaldo was the standout player, scoring a goal and becoming the oldest player to play in the knockout stage.
What happened?
Croatia took the lead, with a goal from Perisic, at 7 minutes into the second half. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a great goal at 15, but the referee signaled an offside position for the star.
Why is this important for Portugal?
The win over Croatia guarantees Portugal's qualification for the World Cup round of 16. The Portuguese team will face Spain in the next round.
What comes next?
Portugal will face Spain in the round of 16, on Monday, at 16h (Brasília time). The Spanish team beat Austria 3-0 earlier this Thursday.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Congo DR | 1-1 |
The Portugal national team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in the last 5 games. The next game for Portugal will be against Wales, at home, on 2026-09-24.
