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Why was 103rd minute Croatia equaliser ruled out by VAR in climactic World Cup knockout match?

Croatia controversially exited the World Cup at the first knockout round

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'The storks were here before me': Pensioners live side-by-side with storks in this Croatian village

Every spring, white storks fill the rooftops of Cigoc, a Croatian village so close with the birds that locals there see them as family.

Euronews

VAR, tears and Ronaldo: Portugal survive a World Cup classic

Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia to advance to the Round of 16, a win overshadowed by a controversial late VAR decision. After Croatia thought they had equalized in stoppage time, semi-automated offside technology disallowed Josko Gvardiol's goal due to a marginal touch. Earlier, Cristiano Ronaldo became the…

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Spain cruise past Austria while Portugal edge Croatia Wednesday to book last-16 tie

Spain blanked Austria 3–0 in California with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header. They will meet Portugal, who edged Croatia 2–1 in Toronto thanks to a late Gonçalo Ramos header.

Euronews

Why did Cristiano Ronaldo wear Portugal’s No. 21 jersey and get emotional after the win over Croatia?

Diogo Jota Portugal jersey number: Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 World Cup victory over Croatia, securing a spot in the Round of 16. Following the win, Ronaldo donned the No. 21 jersey, previously worn by the late Diogo Jota, in a poignant tribute. The match occurred almost…

The Economic Times

Martínez says there was no ‘lucky call’ after record four goals ruled out in Portugal win

Roberto Martínez commended the numerous VAR interventions that helped Portugal past Croatia after his team narrowly edged an incident-packed match to progress to the last 16 of the World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Ramos Rescues Portugal in Toronto Thriller — Now the Iberian Classic with Spain Awaits in Dallas

Ramos's late winner and Ronaldo's record penalty send Portugal past Croatia 2-1 — setting up a World Cup Round of 16 Iberian derby with Spain.

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VAR keeps Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream alive

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal faced potential World Cup elimination

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Portugal survive late drama to beat Croatia and reach World Cup last 16

TORONTO - Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first World Cup knockout-stage goal of his career, Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time header and Portugal got a last-second break ‌on an offside call to beat Croatia 2-1 on Thursday and set up a last-16 clash with Spain.

Bangkok Post

Cristiano Ronaldo Sets Incredible World Cup Record vs. Croatia in Round of 32

The greatest goalscorer of all-time ignited Portugal’s comeback win.

Sports Illustrated

Ronaldo’s tears, Martinez’s choice and Modric’s ending: Inside Portugal v Croatia, a World Cup epic

One of the most-dramatic games in World Cup history ended with Ronaldo – who had scored and finally been substituted – paying tribute to his late teammate Diogo Jota

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: Updated knockout stage, Round of 16 matchups, Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's potential path to the final

FIFA World Cup 2026 Bracket: The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is heating up with thrilling Round of 32 results. Powerhouses like France, England, and Brazil are advancing, setting up blockbuster Round of 16 clashes. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, faces a massive showdown against Spain. Fans are eagerly…

The Economic Times

Ramos strikes late to take Portugal past Croatia into last-16 at World Cup

Gonçalo Ramos scored a stoppage time winner to send Portugal past Croatia into a last 16 showdown with Spain.

Radio France Internationale

Why Croatia’s Late Equalizer vs. Portugal Didn’t Count—2026 World Cup

Croatia endured a heartbreaking elimination just when the game looked destined for extra time.

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The Independent UK

Why was Josko Gvardiol’s goal disallowed vs Portugal? Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch amid VAR controversy

Gvardiol’s last-gasp equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after the Snicko technology revealed a touch barely noticeable to the human eye

Evening Standard

Portugal 2-1 Croatia: Goncalo Ramos wins it at the death as VAR denies Josko Gvardiol heroics

Selecao’s talisman notched first knockout goal at long last

Sports Illustrated

Portugal Player Ratings vs. Croatia: Ronaldo Plays Villain and Hero in Sensational Clash

The Seleção das Quinas did enough to escape with a win, but it was not without controversy.

The Guardian - US

Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia

Ramos’s goal and Cristiano Ronaldo’s earlier penalty kick – and a Croatia equaliser waved offside in the final minutes – sent Portugal through

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The Independent UK

Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was disallowed by VAR

Croatia believed they had scored a 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup clash on Thursday. Ivan Perisic had put Croatia head in the 53rd minute before Cristiano Ronaldo equalised from the penalty spot 15 minutes later, and then Goncalo Ramos made it 2-1 to Portugal with a powerful…

The Economic Times

Portugal vs Croatia World Cup 2026: Ramos, Ronaldo score as team beats Croatia 2-1

Portugal match today: Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first World Cup knockout goal from a penalty. Goncalo Ramos netted a late winner, and a controversial offside call denied Croatia an equalizer. The win sets up a last 16 clash with Spain, despite…

France 24

World Cup 2026: Ramos stoppage-time winner sends Portugal past Croatia into last 16

Portugal booked their place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 after a 2-1 win over Luka Modric's Croatia in Toronto, decided by a stoppage-time goal from Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will face Spain on Monday.

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup dream kept alive as Portugal secure dramatic win over Croatia

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks teammate’s World Cup record with first-ever knockout goal

Ronaldo ended a six-tournament wait to score for Portugal in the World Cup knockouts but was substituted 12 minutes later

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo finally ends his World Cup knockout goal drought after VAR review

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal in Portugal’s clash with Croatia on Thursday. Playing in his sixth World Cup, Ronaldo had never scored in the knockout stages, with all 10 of his previous World Cup goals coming in the group phase. He thought he had cancelled out…

The Independent UK

When did Diogo Jota die? Former Portugal player honoured at World Cup match

Diogo Jota was honoured ahead of Portugal’s World Cup match against Croatia on Thursday evening. Jota tragically passed away in a car crash on 3 July last year at the age of 28, alongside his brother Andre Silva. On the eve of the one-year anniversary of his passing, an image…

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