Croatia Beats Portugal 1‑0 as Ivan Perišić Scores in World Cup 2026

Ivan Perišić gave Croatia a 1‑0 advantage against Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a left‑footed finish in the 53rd minute. The goal came from a right‑side cross that Perišić met with a first‑time strike, sending the Croatian supporters into celebration.

The early second‑half lead forced Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, to press forward in search of an equaliser, altering the match dynamics. Croatia, coached by Zlatko Dalić, aimed to protect the advantage and progress to the next round of the tournament.