World Cup 2026: Ronaldo actually plays well, but Ramos is Portugal’s hero
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup knockout stages, with Gonçalo Ramos scoring the winning goal. Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's solid performance, the match was decided by a late header and a controversial disallowed goal for Croatia.
Why it matters
The match highlights the ongoing transition in Portugal's squad and the high-stakes nature of the 2026 World Cup tournament.
It was deja vu all over again for Portugal , as Gonçalo Ramos replaced Cristiano Ronaldo and put his country through in the knockouts of the World Cup, with a 2-1 win over Croatia .
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