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Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16
By Lexie Linderman, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.Ramos headed in the winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a C...
Key takeaway The game featured a matchup of 40-somethings — Ronaldo, in his sixth World Cup, and Croatia's Luka Modrić, making his fifth bid for a tournament title.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio 's large Portuguese population is likely celebrating Portugal's advancement to the round of 16, with many fans gathering in local restaurants and bars to watch the match. The city's strong soccer following was on full display as fans cheered on Cristiano Ronaldo, a household name in San Antonio's Portuguese community. The win sets up a highly anticipated matchup against Spain on Monday, which will likely draw large crowds to local watch parties. As Portugal moves forward in the tournament, San Antonio fans will be keeping a close eye on the team's progress, with many hoping to see Ronaldo lead his team to a World Cup title. The city's Portuguese community has a long history of passionate soccer fandom, and this World Cup run is sure to bring people together in celebration of their heritage and love of the sport.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo will get another match in a Portugal uniform, thanks to a penalty he scored, a stoppage time header by Goncalo Ramos, and a VAR ruling the Croatia team still doesn't understand.Ramos headed in the winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a C...
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