Ramos sends Portugal into last 16 as VAR drama caps wild finish against Croatia
Major developments unfold in the World Cup, with Portugal advancing to the last 16 after a dramatic match against Croatia, marked by VAR controversy and star performances.
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Portugal dramatically secured a place in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a 2-1 victory over Croatia in a thrilling encounter held in Toronto. The decisive match saw Portugal advance to face Spain in the next stage of the tournament.
The game was marked by late drama, with Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, converting a penalty in the 68th minute to equalize, marking his first-ever goal in a World Cup knockout stage match and making him the oldest player to achieve this feat. Goncalo Ramos then sealed the win with a stoppage-time header. Croatia thought they had an equalizer moments later, but it was controversially disallowed for offside after a VAR review, cementing Portugal's hard-fought progression.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: highlights the new World Cup ball's technology and its role in knocking out Croatia
- BBC: emphasizes the VAR call in the Portugal-Croatia match, Ronaldo's 'last dance', Modric's exit, and individual team stories like Portugal's tribute to Jota, Spain's hero, and England's anthem
- Al Jazeera: provides numerous match results and scores
- The Guardian: reports on Portugal's advance, VAR drama, Croatia's exit, Germany's coaching talks, and tactical discussions for England and Mexico
- AP: explains the impact of red cards, the US team's soundtrack, and Tuchel's concerns about altitude for England's match
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