- 6d ago
Portugal moves to appoint Jorge Jesus as new coach after World Cup elimination
FPF president Pedro Proença confirms profile for new coach is defined and expects to announce Jorge Jesus by Monday following Roberto Martínez's departure after round of 16 exit.
- Jul 3
A hair-trigger offside from a chip in the ball sends Portugal past Croatia and into a storm of controversy
Croatia were seconds from extra time when Josko Gvardiol turned the ball home in the 103rd minute, but a chip inside the ball detected a brush against Igor Matanović's hair and the VAR chalked it off. Portugal won 2-1 in Toronto, sparking fury from players, coaches and Croatia's most famous supporter.
- Jul 3
Portugal survive Croatia scare as microchip VAR rules out late equaliser in World Cup thriller
Cristiano Ronaldo converted a penalty for his first World Cup knockout goal, Gonçalo Ramos headed a stoppage-time winner, and a Croatian equaliser was disallowed by a microchip-assisted VAR review as Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in a chaotic round-of-32 match in Toronto.
- Jul 3
Ronaldo and Ramos inspire Portugal's comeback win over Croatia, sister says World Cup is his last
Portugal came from behind to defeat Croatia in the World Cup last 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos playing decisive roles. Ahead of the match, Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro said the tournament would be his final international competition.
- Jun 18
England beat Croatia 4-2 in World Cup classic as Kane equals Lineker's record
Harry Kane scored twice and Jude Bellingham added a stunning second-half goal as England launched their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The six-goal encounter was one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament's opening round.
