July 3, 2026
Portugal vs Croatia Live FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo Brings Portugal Back
Cristiano Ronaldo brought Portugal back into the contest with a crucial second-half penalty as the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Croatia stands level at 1-1.
Croatia had taken the lead in the 53rd minute through Ivan Perišić after a well-worked attacking move, putting Portugal under pressure. However, Roberto Martínez's side responded strongly and continued to push forward in search of an equaliser.
Their efforts paid off in the 68th minute when Portugal were awarded a penalty. Ronaldo stepped up with confidence and calmly converted from the spot, beating Dominik Livaković to level the score. The goal sparked celebrations among the Portugal fans and shifted the momentum back in their team's favour.