The Portuguese national team beat Croatia 2-1, with a goal from Cristiano Ronaldo, in a game played on July 2, 2026.

What happened?

The game was marked by two distinct halves, with the first half at a slow pace and a second half that was thrilling. Croatia allowed the rival to control the ball possession while trying occasional counterattacks.

Why is this important for Portugal?

The win means that the Portuguese national team advanced in the 2026 World Cup, after an irregular campaign in the last games. The team led by Roberto Martínez started the game with Rafael Leão for the first time among the 11 starters.

What comes next?

The Portuguese national team will face Spain in their next game, on July 6, 2026, at home. Here are the details of the next game: | Date | Opponent | | --- | --- | | 2026-07-06 | Spain |

The team is on a streak of 2 consecutive wins, with a record of 3W-2D-0L in the last 5 games. The last result was a 2-1 win against Croatia, on July 2, 2026.