Epic Drama, Disallowed Goals, and a Marathon Match! Modrić's Title Dream Dies, Ronaldo's Continues

Portugal's footballers have advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Despite trailing Croatia 0-1 from the 53rd minute after Ivan Perišić's goal in Toronto, precise strikes from Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty in the 68th minute and Gonçalo Ramos in stoppage time turned the match around against Croatia, securing a 2-1 victory and their progression.