Ronaldo’s Late Heroics Seal Portugal’s Win | Fayetteville News

Fayetteville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

Portugal stunned Croatia with a 2-1 thriller to advance to the round of sixteen, fueled by a late stoppage-time header from Goncalo Ramos and a crucial penalty from 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo — his first knockout-stage goal in a World Cup. Croatia’s late goal was disallowed by VAR after a chip inside the ball triggered an offside call, sparking protests from fans. Ronaldo, who wore a tribute jersey to a former teammate, admitted feeling nervous but stayed positive, while the clash between him and veteran Luka Modrić — once teammates — added emotional weight to the match. Portugal now faces…