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Croatia Shocks Portugal with World Cup Stunner!
3 Jul
Summary
- Ivan Perisic scored the lone goal in the 53rd minute.
- Croatia now has six goals in the 2026 tournament.
- The winner advances to face Spain on July 6.
Croatia secured a significant lead against Portugal in their World Cup round of 32 encounter on July 2. Ivan Perisic scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute, marking his sixth goal of the 2026 tournament and giving Croatia a 1-0 advantage.
This victory propels Croatia closer to the round of 16, where they are slated to play Spain on July 6. The match is scheduled to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The World Cup continues with a single-elimination knockout stage format.
Several teams have already advanced to the round of 16, including Canada, Brazil, France, Mexico, England, Belgium, and the USA. The tournament is the largest ever, with 48 teams competing across three countries.
