Portugal, Spain and Switzerland reach World Cup Round of 16

Portugal defeated Croatia 2‑1 after a dramatic second‑half comeback and a VAR decision that disallowed Croatia's equaliser. Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 68th minute, and Gonçalo Ramos headed the winning goal in the 94th minute. Josko Gvardiol later scored for Croatia, but VAR ruled Mario Pašalić off‑side in the buildup, nullifying the goal.

The win sends Portugal, alongside Spain and Switzerland, into the World Cup Round of 16. The tournament also marked its five‑millionth fan, French supporter Raphaël Noufele, attending France's round‑of‑32 match. Lionel Messi extended his record with a seventh consecutive World Cup goal and is set for a record‑tying 30th tournament appearance. Upcoming round‑of‑16 fixtures are listed for North American venues.

The matches were part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted across North America, with games taking place in cities such as Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, New York, Mexico City, Seattle, Atlanta and Vancouver.