Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup round of 16

Portugal and Croatia delivered a thrilling quarter‑final showdown. Portugal seized an early advantage with two goals, while Croatia fought back in the second half to level the score.

In the final minutes, a Portuguese forward netted the decisive goal, sealing a 2‑1 victory. The win propels Portugal into the round of 16, marking their strongest tournament run in a decade.