Ramos Wins It Late as Portugal Come From Behind Against Croatia

Round of 32 · BMO Field, Toronto · July 2, 2026

Substitute Gonçalo Ramos scored four minutes into stoppage time as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto.

Ivan Perišić put Croatia ahead in the 53rd minute. Portugal were awarded a penalty after a video review, and Cristiano Ronaldo converted it in the 68th minute, his third goal of the tournament. Both teams hit the woodwork, through Rafael Leão and Mateo Kovačić, before Leão set up Ramos for the winner.

Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa made five saves.

Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16.

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Archive coverage. First published on ESO Soccer on October 2, 2026. The archive date reflects the events covered.