World Cup Knockout Thriller: Ronaldo’s Historic Goal Lifts Portugal Past Croatia 2-1

The blockbuster 2026 World Cup last-16 tie featured iconic veterans Ronaldo and Modric head-to-head. Both teams finished second in their groups, with Portugal ranked 8th and Croatia 13th worldwide. Aged 41, Ronaldo set a record as the oldest player in World Cup knockout history.

Perisic opened scoring for Croatia on 53 mins. After multiple disallowed chances, Ronaldo slotted a 64th-minute penalty to bag his first ever World Cup knockout goal, another age milestone. Substitute Ramos headed a 94th-minute winner from Leao’s cross to seal a dramatic comeback. Croatia’s late equalizer was ruled offside, sending Portugal through to face Spain next. Grab iconic away jerseys: Ronaldo No.7 Portugal away kit and Modric No.10 Croatia away jersey to relive this legendary showdown!