Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes 03.07.2026

In a pulsating World Cup round of 32 match at Toronto Stadium, Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a contest that featured extraordinary drama and controversy. The match remained scoreless at halftime before Ivan Perisic fired Croatia ahead in the 53rd minute. Portugal responded when Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute, scoring his first World Cup knockout goal. The game appeared destined for extra time, but Gonçalo Ramos headed Portugal ahead in the 94th minute of added time.

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