Portugal has defeated Croatia in the Round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a match that has been characterised as controversial in multiple media reports.

According to GoogleNewsEN, Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos were instrumental in securing Portugal’s progression past Croatia. The precise final score and full match details could not be independently verified based on the available source material.

The fixture was contested as part of the expanded Round of 32, a stage introduced for the 2026 edition of the tournament following FIFA’s decision to increase the number of participating nations to 48. Coverage from The New York Times and the Toronto Star indicated that the match generated significant live reaction, suggesting the encounter featured several decisive or disputed moments.

The specific nature of the reported controversy surrounding the match has not been further detailed in the available source material.

The parties involved could not be reached for comment.

As a result of this result, Portugal advances to the Round of 16, while Croatia is eliminated from the tournament. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.