Portugal defeats Croatia 2-1 in World Cup round‑of‑32 in Toronto
Portugal and Croatia met in a World Cup 2026 round‑of‑32 match in Toronto on July 2, 2026. Portugal won 2‑1 after a disallowed Croatian goal and post‑match incidents.
Portugal and Croatia played a World Cup 2026 round‑of‑32 match in Toronto on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Both teams sought to advance from the knockout encounter.
Portugal defeated Croatia 2‑1, according to bluesky.
Josko Gvardiol scored a goal that was later disallowed because of an offside call in the second half, AP News reported. Following the disallowed goal, Croatia fans tossed bottles and cans onto the field, AP News reported.
Luka Modric reacted after Croatia lost to Portugal, AP News reported. He later greeted Cristiano Ronaldo after the match, AP News reported, and he consoled teammate Mateo Kovacic, AP News reported.
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