LEÃO AND RAMOS SEND PORTUGAL THROUGH

Last night's dramatic finish in Toronto has set up another Rossoneri reunion at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as a goal "Made by AC Milan" sent Portugal through to the Round of 16, where they will face Spain in Arlington on Monday 6 July at 21:00 CEST. Rafael Leão's cross from the left was met by Gonçalo Ramos with a powerful header in the 94th minute, sealing a dramatic 2-1 victory. Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier levelled from the penalty spot after Ivan Perišić had given Croatia the lead.

The game in Canada was one of the tournament's most entertaining matches, and saw AC Milan's representatives play leading roles throughout. In addition to providing the decisive assist, Leão delivered an outstanding performance, posing a constant threat to the Croatian defence for the full 90 minutes. Ramos, introduced in the 63rd minute, added fresh attacking potential to Martínez's side before scoring the winner, his fourth goal at a FIFA World Cup following the hat-trick he registered against Switzerland in 2022.

Modrić also produced a praise-worthy performance, once again orchestrating Croatia's midfield as his side exited the competition with pride. The 202nd international appearance of the legendary midfielder will, in all likelihood, be his final outing at a major tournament, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary era in international football. Later in the day, Jashari's Switzerland also secured their place in the Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria in Vancouver (though he remained an unused substitute). The Swiss will now face the winners of Colombia v Ghana for a place in the quarter-finals.

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