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Croatia vs. Portugal: What happened in those final, chaotic minutes

Associated Press
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July 3, 2026
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Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win against Croatia at Toronto Stadium on Thursday. Croatia legend Luka Modrić, age 40 and likely playing for the last time at a World Cup, looked crestfallen at the final whistle. The 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo lives to fight another day and couldn't hide his relief when just moments earlier he stood helplessly on the sidelines in anguish, believing Portugal had blown it.