Cristiano Ronaldo scores as Portugal fight back to beat Croatia, set up Spain clash

Portugal booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after staging a dramatic comeback to defeat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, setting up a blockbuster clash against Spain.Croatia nearly forced extra time in dramatic fashion when Joško Gvardiol appeared to equalise late on, but another offside call spared Portugal and confirmed their place in the next round.With Ronaldo continuing to inspire his nation and Portugal showing resilience under pressure, Martínez's side will head into the clash full of confidence as they pursue World Cup glory.