Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic World Cup match decided by a late video assistant referee (VAR) decision. Croatia’s potential equalizing goal was disallowed after VAR ruled an offside due to a slight touch on the ball in the build-up, ending Croatia’s tournament and sending Portugal to the last 16.
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Croatia scored a late goal in stoppage time that would have tied the match 2-2.
VAR reviewed the goal for a possible offside involving a Croatian player’s touch.
Technology with sensors in the ball helped officials decide the goal was offside.
The disallowed goal was almost the last action of the game, ending Croatia’s chance to continue.
Fans reacted angrily, throwing bottles onto the pitch after the VAR decision.
Luka Modric, a key Croatian player, likely ended his World Cup career with this match.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout goal for Portugal and was then substituted.
Croatia’s coach criticized the refereeing and VAR, calling the decisions bad for emotions in football.
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Portugal won a World Cup round of 32 soccer match against Croatia 2-1 in Toronto after a late goal by Croatia was disallowed for offside. The match was very intense with both teams scoring in added time, but Portugal advanced to the next round.
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The match took place in Toronto on July 2, 2026, in the World Cup round of 32.
Portugal scored the first goal in added time at the 94th minute by Gonçalo Ramos.
Croatia scored a late goal around the 103rd minute by Josko Gvardiol, but it was disallowed after video review for offside.
The referee was Espen Eskås, who ended the game at the 109th minute.
Croatia’s captain Luka Modrić, age 40, likely played his last World Cup match.
Cristiano Ronaldo, age 41, played for Portugal and celebrated the win.
The offside call involved a complex situation where the ball touched a Portugal defender before reaching the Croatian scorer.
Fans and players reacted strongly to the disallowed goal, showing the match’s emotional intensity.
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The Miami Dolphins are rebuilding their team this offseason under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley. They released some key players, traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, and added new players through the draft and free agency, but some experts question if their strategy is the best way to rebuild.
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The Dolphins released quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, wide receiver Tyreek Hill, and defensive end Bradley Chubb before free agency.
Miami signed quarterback Malik Willis and traded wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos.
They drafted offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor and cornerback Chris Johnson in the first round.
Some analysts think the Dolphins should have drafted safety Caleb Downs instead of trading down.
The Dolphins gave running back De’Von Achane a four-year, $64 million contract, which some experts find questionable during a rebuild.
The team missed the playoffs two years in a row, prompting the rebuild.
The Dolphins are not expected to compete for the Super Bowl this season but want to win games this fall.
If new draft picks Proctor and Johnson perform very well, the rebuilding decisions will likely be seen as successful.
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England’s soccer team will face tough conditions when playing Mexico in the World Cup at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium, which is over 7,300 feet above sea level. England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, said it is impossible for the team to adjust to the high altitude in the short time before the match, giving Mexico a strong advantage.
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The match is part of the World Cup round of 16 and will be held at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.
Azteca Stadium is about 7,300 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level.
High altitude means less oxygen, which can cause athletes to tire faster.
Experts say athletes need around two weeks to adapt properly to high altitude.
England’s team will fly to Mexico just two days before the match, limiting acclimation time.
Mexico has never lost a World Cup match at Azteca Stadium across three tournaments.
England coach Thomas Tuchel says his team can’t adapt to altitude quickly and calls it a big advantage for Mexico.
“Hydration breaks” during the game might be used strategically by England to help players recover and shift the momentum.
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Portugal won 2-1 against Croatia in a World Cup match held in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo and Goncalo Ramos scored the goals, helping Portugal advance to the last 16 stage where they will play against Spain.
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The match took place in Toronto.
Portugal beat Croatia with a score of 2-1.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored one goal for Portugal.
Goncalo Ramos scored the other goal for Portugal.
The game had a chaotic second half.
Portugal will face Spain in the last 16 round of the World Cup.
This match was part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
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Portugal won 2-1 against Croatia in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The team honored the late Diogo Jota, a former Portuguese player who died in a car crash one year earlier, during a special post-match ceremony.
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The match was played on July 2, 2026, going past midnight into July 3 in Portugal.
Portugal won 2-1 in extra time against Croatia.
Ivan Perišić scored for Croatia in the 53rd minute.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty in the 68th minute to tie the game.
Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal with a header in extra time.
Portugal held a ceremony with Diogo Jota’s No. 21 jersey after the game.
Ronaldo wore Jota’s jersey and expressed emotion honoring his memory.
Ronaldo scored his third goal of this World Cup and became the first player to score in six different World Cups.
Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16 on July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
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Malik Tillman is emerging as a top player for the United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) during the 2026 World Cup. After switching to play for the US team in 2022, Tillman has impressed with his skill and versatility, potentially becoming the team's key star.
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Christian Pulisic was the best-known USMNT player before the 2026 World Cup.
Folarin Balogun scored three goals in the first four World Cup games but was recently removed from a game with a red card.
Malik Tillman, 24 years old, switched from Germany to represent the USMNT in May 2022.
Tillman previously played for PSV in the Netherlands and transferred to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany in 2025.
He scored two goals in a Champions League match against Villarreal.
Tillman plays as an attacking midfielder or winger and is known for both offense and defense.
He works well with teammates Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams in midfield.
Tillman may attract interest from top European soccer clubs because of his World Cup performance.
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DR Congo’s national football team, the Leopards, made a historic run in the World Cup, reaching the last 16 before losing to England. This was their first World Cup appearance since 1974, and their performance brought pride and unity to the country.
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DR Congo participated in the World Cup for the first time in 52 years.
The team reached the round of 16 and lost to England.
Yoane Wissa scored three goals, becoming DR Congo’s first World Cup scorer.
The Leopards drew with Portugal and had wins and close matches against other teams.
The campaign inspired strong national pride and celebrations across the country.
The team qualified by beating strong teams like Cameroon, Nigeria, and winning playoffs against Jamaica.
England captain Harry Kane praised DR Congo’s toughness in their match.
The coach and fans focused on the team’s achievements rather than the single loss.
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Cristiano Ronaldo helped Portugal win 2-1 against Luka Modric’s Croatia in a World Cup Round of 32 match, which might be the final World Cup for both players. The game included a late disallowed goal for Croatia, leading to extra time and a visible moment where Ronaldo comforted Modric after the match.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in the World Cup Round of 32.
Both Luka Modric (40) and Cristiano Ronaldo (41) are likely retiring from future World Cups.
A late goal by Croatia was disallowed after a video review, causing frustration.
The match went into extra time due to the disallowed goal.
Ronaldo and Modric were teammates at Real Madrid from 2012 to 2018, winning four UEFA Champions League titles together.
Modric has played in five World Cups and won individual awards including the 2018 Golden Ball.
Croatia was runner-up in the 2018 World Cup and finished third in 2022.
The post-match moment showed Ronaldo comforting Modric, highlighting their long-time sportsmanship.
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Portugal won a close match against Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 at the World Cup, with a last-minute goal by Goncalo Ramos. Portugal will play against Spain in the Round of 16, marking a major game featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored his first World Cup knockout goal during this tournament.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal by Goncalo Ramos.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty, his first knockout-round World Cup goal, tying him for ninth in all-time World Cup goals.
Croatia’s late goal was disallowed by VAR due to offside.
Portugal has never beaten Spain in a World Cup match; previous games ended in a Spanish win and a draw.
Spain defeated Austria 3-0 to reach the Round of 16.
Spain’s team includes 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, named Man of the Match against Austria.
Portugal vs. Spain will be played on July 6 at AT&T Stadium in Texas.
This match may be Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup appearance.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever goal in the World Cup Knockout Stage at age 41, becoming the oldest player to do so. His goal helped Portugal tie the match against Croatia, which they won 2-1 in extra time, advancing to the Round of 16.
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Ronaldo scored a penalty goal in the Round of 32 match between Portugal and Croatia.
He became the oldest player (41 years, 147 days) to score in a World Cup Knockout Stage game.
Portugal won 2-1 after extra time, with Goncalo Ramos scoring the winning goal.
This is Ronaldo’s sixth World Cup appearance, having played in 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and now 2024.
Ronaldo’s sister said this could be his last World Cup.
Croatia’s Luka Modric, age 40, may have played his final World Cup match in this game.
Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16, where a young star, 18-year-old Lamine Yamal, will be playing.
Ronaldo and Modric are former teammates from the soccer club Real Madrid.
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In the World Cup knockout match between Croatia and Portugal in Toronto, Josko Gvardiol scored a goal in stoppage time. However, after a review by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), the goal was disallowed due to an offside call, meaning Croatia did not get the equalizing goal.
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The match was part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
Josko Gvardiol of Croatia scored a goal during stoppage time (added time at the end of a match).
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviewed the goal.
VAR ruled the goal offside, meaning a player was in an illegal position when the ball was played.
Because of this decision, the goal did not count.
The disallowed goal denied Croatia a chance to equalize against Portugal.
The game took place in Toronto, Canada.
The incident happened recently, within minutes before the news was published.
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The WNBA announced the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, but no players from the Atlanta Dream were chosen. Angel Reese from the Dream expressed disappointment, especially for teammates Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard, who were left out despite their strong performances.
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The 2026 WNBA All-Star starters were chosen by fans (50%), current players (25%), and media members (25%).
The starters include stars like A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Paige Bueckers.
No Atlanta Dream players were named starters in the All-Star Game.
Angel Reese spoke out, saying the exclusion was unfair, particularly for Gray and Howard.
Reese praised the players who made the roster but felt her team’s efforts were ignored.
Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream in April 2026.
Reese leads the WNBA in rebounds and has 12 double-doubles this season.
Voting for the 12 All-Star reserves, chosen by coaches, is open until July 7.
The All-Star Game will be held on July 25 at Chicago’s United Center.
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Portugal won 2-1 against Croatia in a FIFA World Cup 2026 match to reach the last 16. Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal in stoppage time, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty that helped Portugal equalize after Croatia had taken the lead.
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Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal in the 4th minute of stoppage time.
Rafael Leao assisted Ramos’s winning goal with a precise pass.
Croatia scored first with Ivan Perisic’s goal in the 53rd minute.
Ronaldo scored a penalty to tie the game after a foul on Renato Veiga.
Ronaldo’s goal was his first ever in a World Cup knockout match.
Croatia’s late goal by Josko Gvardiol was disallowed due to offside.
Portugal’s goalkeeper was Diogo Costa, who made important saves during the match.
The next game for Portugal is against Spain in Dallas.
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Spain won 3-0 against Austria in the World Cup knockout stage, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and Pedro Porro scoring once. Spain’s young player Lamine Yamal showed strong performance despite not scoring, as he recovered from an injury and helped the team secure the win.
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Spain beat Austria 3-0 in the World Cup knockout stage.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals; Pedro Porro scored one.
Lamine Yamal played 85 minutes and was named FIFA's Superior Player of the Match.
Yamal is 18 years old and was recovering from a hamstring injury.
He had 60 touches, six shots, and four shots on goal during the match.
Austria focused their defense on stopping Yamal from scoring.
Spain will play Portugal in the Round of 16 on July 6.
Yamal said he feels healthy and confident ahead of the next games.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup round of 32 soccer match in Toronto. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to tie the game, and Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal in stoppage time.
Key Facts
The match was part of the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
Croatia scored first with Ivan Perisic’s goal in the 53rd minute.
Ronaldo scored a penalty goal in the 68th minute to tie the game.
Ramos scored the winning goal for Portugal during stoppage time.
Croatia believed they scored a last-minute equalizer, but VAR ruled it offside, disallowing the goal.
The game ended with some Croatia fans protesting by throwing bottles and whistling.
Portugal will play Spain in the round of 16.
Luka Modrić was playing in his fifth World Cup but could not lead Croatia past this round.
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The Los Angeles Knight Riders played their first home game at their new cricket stadium in Pomona, California. This event coincides with growing excitement for cricket’s return to the 2028 Olympics after a 126-year break.
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The new cricket stadium in Pomona cost $21 million and covers 200,000 square feet.
The stadium has six floodlit towers and was built in under 70 days.
About 2,000 mostly South Asian fans attended the first game between the Knight Riders and Washington Freedom.
The team’s colors, purple and gold, match those of the LA Lakers basketball team.
The stadium features eight cricket pitches, more than the usual four to six found in most stadiums.
Temporary seating currently holds about 5,000 people, with plans for permanent seats for over 20,000.
Plans include a professional practice facility and a cricket academy to support youth development in the sport.
Only three other international-level cricket stadiums exist in the U.S., located in Texas, Florida, and North Carolina.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to tie the game for Portugal against Croatia in the round of 32 match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 held in Toronto. This goal helped level the score during the important knockout stage.
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The match is part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament.
Portugal played against Croatia in the round of 32.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the captain of the Portugal team.
He scored from the penalty spot, meaning he took a penalty kick and scored.
The goal tied the score between Portugal and Croatia.
The game took place in Toronto, Canada.
This event is part of the FIFA World Cup, an international soccer competition held every four years.
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The San Antonio Spurs have hired Billy Donovan as their new lead assistant coach under head coach Mitch Johnson. Donovan is a Hall of Fame coach with college and NBA experience, joining the Spurs after their recent NBA Finals loss.
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The Spurs finished the season with 62 wins and reached the NBA Finals.
Their young core includes Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper, all under 23 years old.
Wembanyama won the Western Conference Finals MVP, Castle was Rookie of the Year, and Harper made the All-Rookie First Team.
The Spurs lost the NBA Finals after blowing a 29-point lead in Game 4 and losing Game 5 at home.
Billy Donovan, a Hall of Famer inducted in 2025, has won two college national championships.
Donovan coached the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015 to 2020, never having a losing season.
He coached the Chicago Bulls from 2020 to 2026, making the playoffs once.
Donovan was considered for other head coaching jobs before joining the Spurs as lead assistant coach.
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Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup 2026 match in Toronto and secured a spot in the round of 16. Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal during stoppage time, sending Portugal to face Spain next.
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Portugal and Croatia played a close and intense World Cup match in Toronto.
Croatia scored first through Ivan Perisic in the second half.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty to tie the game for Portugal.
VAR (video assistant referee) decisions disallowed goals from both teams during the match.
Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning header for Portugal in stoppage time.
Portugal will play Spain in the round of 16.
The match featured strong midfield play from Luka Modrić and several missed chances.
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