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Portugal Advances Past Croatia on Late VAR Call at 2026 World Cup
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a Round of 32 match after a stoppage-time goal and a disallowed equalizer. Spain beat Austria 3-0 and Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 on the same day.
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Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a Round of 32 match at the 2026 World Cup on Thursday in Toronto after a VAR review disallowed Croatia's late equalizer. The contest featured multiple lead changes. Croatia took a 1-0 lead before Portugal equalized from the penalty spot. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner in stoppage time.
The result sends Portugal into the last 16, where it will face Spain. Croatia is eliminated from the tournament.
“Last minute VAR drama sent Croatia home after their equalizer was deemed offside against Portugal." — France 24, July 2026 Spain defeated Austria 3-0 in another Round of 32 match on Thursday. Austria did not manage to get a single shot on target.”
Other Results Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0.
Algeria was unable to recover from the two-goal deficit. France is scheduled to face Paraguay next in Philadelphia. Only a few matches remain in the round of 32.
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