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Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Portugal

Ronaldo on target again as Portugal fight back against Croatia to reach World Cup last 16

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout goal as Portugal came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in dramatic fashion in Toronto, sealing a place in the last 16 where they will face Spain.

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Roberto Martinez backs Portugal to rise vs Croatia in World Cup showdown

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez said his side were ready to begin what he described as a "second World Cup" as they prepared to face Croatia in the Round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.

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Group L wrap: England claim top spot ahead of Croatia, as Ghana sneak through in third

England secured first place in Group L with a 2-1 win over Panama in their final group stage fixture at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday.

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Croatia coach happy to get the job done but admits struggles against Panama

Croatia head coach Zlatko Dalic admits his team struggled against Panama but was happy enough to pick up their first victory at this year's World Cup after a 1-0 win in Toronto.

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Harry Kane credits Thomas Tuchel's 'winning message' for England's World Cup victory over Croatia

Harry Kane has credited Thomas Tuchel's inspiring half-time message after England recovered from a dramatic first-half collapse to defeat Croatia 4-2 in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match.

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England roar to impressive victory over Croatia in FIFA World Cup opener

England began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas, but it was Thomas Tuchel's calm half-time message that helped transform an uneven display into a convincing win.

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