Portugal beats Croatia 2-1 to reach World Cup round of 16
Portugal and Croatia delivered a thrilling quarter‑final showdown. Portugal seized an early advantage with two goals, while Croatia fought back in the second half to level the score.
In the final minutes, a Portuguese forward netted the decisive goal, sealing a 2‑1 victory. The win propels Portugal into the round of 16, marking their strongest tournament run in a decade.
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