Gonçalo Ramos scores late winner as Portugal edge Croatia 2-1

Portugal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup, with Gonçalo Ramos scoring a 94th-minute header to seal the comeback. The match, played in Toronto, saw Croatia take the lead before Portugal equalized through a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty and Ramos' late winner.

The match

Croatia struck first, but Portugal responded with a penalty from Ronaldo. With the game heading for extra time, Ramos rose to meet a cross and headed home in stoppage time. Ramos, who came on as a substitute, said: "When the cross came, I just followed my instinct" Source: lavozar.

Key reactions

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez praised his team's resilience: "We showed a lot of heart and used different approaches" Source: infobae. He also highlighted the importance of squad depth, noting that Ramos "always brings value when he enters the field" Source: elcolombiano. Midfielder Vitinha acknowledged the team's need to improve: "We know we must do better" Source: elcolombiano.

What's next

Portugal will face Spain in the round of 16. Martínez said it will be a "fantastic match between two teams that want possession" Source: infobae. The victory was also seen as a tribute to the late Diogo Jota, whom Martínez called "our guiding light" in the tournament Source: infobae.