Ronaldo scores as Portugal come back to win, Croatia denied by late VAR
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring a penalty and Goncalo Ramos netting a late winner. The match featured significant VAR interventions and a disallowed goal for Croatia in the final seconds.
Why it matters
This result advances Portugal to the next stage of the tournament, highlighting the impact of VAR on high-stakes international sports.
Cristiano Ronaldo pulls Portugal level before Goncalo Ramos wins it late on, and Croatia have further goal ruled offside.
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