Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the round‑of‑16 match on 2 July 2026.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout‑stage goal, giving Portugal the lead before Croatia equalised and Portugal reclaimed the advantage.
The victory propels Portugal into the quarter‑finals, where they will face Spain.
Betting markets may shift as Ronaldo’s goal boosts confidence in Portugal’s attacking threat ahead of the next round.
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