Portugal defeats Croatia to reach round of 16

Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup match held in Toronto, Canada, securing a spot in the round of 16. The winning goal occurred in the 94th minute of the match. Following the final whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to former teammate Diogo Jota, marking the first anniversary of his death in a car accident in Spain on July 3. Ronaldo wore Jota's number 21 jersey and appeared visibly emotional on the field. Luka Modric also received significant attention, with reports suggesting this may have been his final appearance for the Croatian national team. Modric was seen consoling his teammates on the field and engaged in a warm exchange with Ronaldo after the game. Fans and spectators acknowledged the performances of both iconic players during the post-match moments.