00:00Four disallowed goals, VAR mayhem all through, and a late stoppage time winner?
00:06What more can you want from a World Cup match?
00:09Portugal progressed into the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 with a thrilling victory against Croatia by a scoreline
00:18of 2-1.
00:19It seemed like Croatia had the match won after securing the lead in the early second half.
00:25However, Portugal did not let up, and, courtesy of a VAR decision, managed to draw the match level after receiving
00:33a penalty and scoring from the penalty spot through Cristiano Ronaldo.
00:37As the extra time was fast approaching, Gonzalo Ramos rose high above the defenders, headed past the goalkeeper, and netted
00:45the match-winning goal.
00:46Just when it seemed like Croatia were celebrating, their hopes of qualifying for the next round ended in heartbreak as
00:53the goal was disallowed following another VAR check.
00:57This match was filled with drama as the team swapped disallowed goals multiple times.
01:03The Portuguese will move into the round of 16 to face Spain while Croatia left the World Cup tournament with
01:10their heads held high.
01:11It might be Luka Modric's last World Cup appearance.
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