Portugal

Portugal

World Cup VAR review: Why were Croatia denied an equalizer due to a chip in the ball? World Cup VAR review: Why were Croatia denied an equalizer due to a chip in the ball?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

World Cup 2026: Can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally meet on biggest stage? World Cup 2026: Can Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo finally meet on biggest stage?

In a sixth World Cup for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, could the pair finally face each other in the tournament?

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Portugal snatch victory, but should Ramos replace Ronaldo? Portugal snatch victory, but should Ramos replace Ronaldo?

Portugal's dramatic win over Croatia has allowed them to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup, but they face an even bigger test in a matchup with Spain.

Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals Cristiano Ronaldo goal tracker: Road to 1,000 career goals

With Cristiano Ronaldo on the quest to score 1,000 goals, ESPN provides goal-by-goal analysis of the Portuguese superstar's quest.

'He's always with us!' - Leão pays tribute to Jota after Portugal's win 'He's always with us!' - Leão pays tribute to Jota after Portugal's win

'He's always with us!' - Leão pays tribute to Jota after Portugal's win

Did Martinez make the right call taking off Ronaldo? Did Martinez make the right call taking off Ronaldo?

How important is the midfield battle in Portugal vs. Spain? How important is the midfield battle in Portugal vs. Spain?

Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal pay 'special' tribute to Diogo Jota Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal pay 'special' tribute to Diogo Jota

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal paid an emotional tribute to former teammate Diogo Jota after their 2-1 World Cup win over Croatia in Toronto on Thursday.

Burley: Could argue Portugal-Croatia has been game of the tournament Burley: Could argue Portugal-Croatia has been game of the tournament

Burley: Could argue Portugal-Croatia has been game of the tournament

Ronaldo scores 1st KO stage goal before super-sub Ramos rises late Ronaldo scores 1st KO stage goal before super-sub Ramos rises late

Ivan Perišić put Croatia ahead before Cristiano Ronaldo levelled from the spot, with Gonçalo Ramos rising in added time to snatch victory for Portugal.

FIFA World Cup Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 United States 3 +4 6
2 Australia 3 0 4
3 Paraguay 3 -2 4
4 Türkiye 3 -2 3
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
7 Cristiano Rona.. 3 4 0
25 Nuno Mendes 1 4 0
15 João Neves 1 4 0

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
8 Bruno Fernande.. 1 4 0
18 Pedro Neto 1 4 0
20 João Cancelo 1 4 0