Portugal 2-1 Croatia Live Score, FIFA World Cup 2026: Ramos' Late Header Puts A Selecao Ahead

Chaos in Toronto! Croatia thought they had rescued the game with a stoppage-time equaliser, but after a VAR review, the goal is ruled out for offside.

The decision sparks furious reactions from the Croatian supporters, with loud boos echoing around the stadium and the restart delayed as projectiles are thrown onto the pitch.

It's a huge reprieve for A Seleção, while the Vatreni are left devastated after seeing their celebrations cut short. The score remains 2-1 to Portugal as the drama continues deep into added time.

Just when it looked like A Seleção had sealed victory, the Vatreni found a dramatic late equaliser. Deep into stoppage time, Mario Pašalić picked out Josko Gvardiol inside the box, and the defender calmly fired home from close range to make it 2-2. The celebrations from Portugal are cut short, and this gripping Round of 32 clash is now heading towards extra time unless there's one final twist.

Goncalo Ramos has surely won it for A Selecao. Deep into stoppage time, Rafael Leão delivers a superb cross from the left, and Ramos times his run to perfection before powering a header beyond Dominik Livaković. Toronto erupts as Portugal complete a dramatic turnaround, taking a 2-1 lead in the dying moments with one foot now in the Round of 16.

Ten minutes have been added at the end of normal time, and this Round of 32 clash is wide open. With the score locked at 1-1, both A Seleção and the Vatreni still have time to find a dramatic winner and keep their World Cup dream alive.

Portugal make another change, and it's a big one. Cristiano Ronaldo's night is over as Rúben Neves comes on in his place with just under 10 minutes remaining. A bold call from Roberto Martínez as A Seleção look for a late winner with the score locked at 1-1.

We're back under way after the hydration break, and Croatia immediately look to test Portugal with a long throw into the box. Diogo Costa reads it well, though, rising confidently to claim the ball and calm things down. With 72 minutes played, it's still all square at 1-1.

Cristiano Ronaldo steps up with the weight of a nation on his shoulders, and delivers once again! The Portuguese captain keeps his cool from the penalty spot, sending Dominik Livaković the wrong way before drilling his finish into the net. A Seleção are right back in it at 1-1 after 68 minutes, and the momentum has swung dramatically in Toronto.

Portugal make a change just past the hour mark as Nélson Semedo replaces Bruno Fernandes. With A Seleção trailing 1-0, Roberto Martínez is looking to inject fresh energy as his side search for an equaliser against a stubborn Croatian defence.

Croatia strike first, and it's Ivan Perišić who lights up Toronto. The Vatreni have come out with real intent after the break, and their pressure finally pays off. Josip Stanišić delivers a brilliant cross into the box, the ball is flicked on perfectly, and Perišić is left all alone at the far post.

He cushions it calmly before firing a low finish across Diogo Costa and into the bottom corner. Croatia lead 1-0 after 53 minutes, and Portugal suddenly have a mountain to climb.

We're back under way in Toronto as Portugal get the second half rolling. Croatia make the first change of the night, with Igor Matanović replacing Ante Budimir up front as the Vatreni look to add fresh energy in attack. After a goalless first half, both sides will be hoping the breakthrough comes after the restart.

The first half ends goalless in Toronto, with A Selecao enjoying most of the possession and controlling the tempo but unable to find a way past Croatia's disciplined defence. The Vatreni have soaked up the pressure well and will be pleased to head into the break on level terms, leaving everything to play for in the second half.

Four minutes have been added at the end of the first half. It's been a fast-paced contest with few stoppages, giving both A Selecao and the Vatreni one last chance to find the breakthrough before the break.

Bruno Fernandes is looking like Portugal's most dangerous player so far. The midfielder has already tested the Croatian defence twice, matching his intent even if the breakthrough hasn't arrived.

The only World Cup match in which he attempted more shots was against Uruguay in 2022, when he fired six efforts. Portugal are still searching for that decisive moment as the first half wears on.

Portugal are inches away from breaking the deadlock. Joao Cancelo curls a teasing cross into the six-yard box, and it flashes right across the face of goal. Bruno Fernandes stretches but cannot make contact, and Ronaldo arrives a split second too late as the ball skims past everyone before rolling harmlessly out for a Croatian goal kick.

The players finally get a chance to catch their breath as the first-half hydration break arrives in Toronto. It has been a high-tempo contest from the first whistle, with both A Selecao and the Vatreni pressing hard and attacking with real intent. After 26 breathless minutes, this short pause will be welcome before the action resumes.

Portugal are beginning to settle into a spell of pressure now, patiently moving the ball around the edge of the Croatian penalty area and looking for a gap. But the Vatreni are staying compact, disciplined and extremely well organised at the back, giving A Seleção very little room to play through.

Early booking for Portugal as Rúben Dias goes into the referee’s notebook at 17 minutes after a strong challenge. Croatia get the free kick and a chance to settle again, with the tempo still tight and controlled in this 0-0 battle at Toronto Stadium.

Ronaldo steps up in his trademark stance, lining it up from about 25 yards out after Portugal win a free-kick on the left edge of the box. He goes for the effort straight away, but it’s a simple one for the Croatian wall, which stands firm and blocks it cleanly. Croatia breathe again, still level at 0-0 as the game reaches 12 minutes.

Croatia come so close to striking early. Perisic drives it down the flank and Baturina does brilliantly to cut it back into the box. Budimir times his run perfectly and goes first time, but Costa reacts well, getting down quickly to his right to hold on and keep it out. Portugal survive a real scare inside three minutes, still 0-0 but that was a warning sign.

We are up and running at Toronto Stadium as Croatia kick off this Round of 32 clash, moving from right to left in the opening half. Both sides have settled quickly into their shapes, feeling each other out in the early exchanges. No chances yet, but the intensity is already building with the score locked at 0-0 inside the opening minute.

Portugal and Croatia have met 10 times, with Portugal winning seven, Croatia winning once, and two matches ending in draws. Their rivalry began at Euro 1996, where Portugal claimed a 3-0 win through goals from Luís Figo, João Pinto and Domingos Paciencia.

Croatia’s only victory came in a 2024 friendly in Portugal, when Luka Modric and Ante Budimir struck either side of Diogo Jota’s equaliser. Their most recent meeting was a 1-1 draw in the Nations League in November 2024.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be telecast live on Unite8 Sports network on television. For live streaming, one can catch the action on the Zee5 app and website.

Hello, we are back with another live blog, and it's Portugal vs Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Stay tuned for live score updates, key moments and all the action as these European heavyweights battle for a place in the Round of 16.