The Portugal national team beat Croatia 2-1 with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo. The game was marked by two distinct halves, with the first half at a slow pace and a second half that was thrilling.

What happened?

Croatia allowed the rival to control the ball possession while trying occasional counterattacks. However, the game started much more intense in the second half. Right in the first attack, left-back Nuno Mendes invaded the area and, instead of shooting, preferred to pass to CR7, who was marked in the middle of the area.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The win is important for the team, which is now on a streak of 2 consecutive wins. The last game was on 2026-07-02, when the team beat Croatia 2-1. The recent form of the team is 3W-2D-0L, with the last 5 games being WWDWD.

What comes next?

The team's next game will be on 2026-07-06, against Spain, at home. Here are the details of the next game: | Date | Opponent | Location | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-07-06 | Spain | Home | The team needs to maintain the good form to advance in the World Cup.