Portugal booked their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 2–1 victory over Croatia on Thursday.

After the match, Cristiano Ronaldo paid an emotional tribute to his late Portugal teammate, Diogo Jota, by wearing a Portugal jersey bearing Jota's number 21. He described the victory as a special and emotional moment for the team.

Portugal will now face European champions Spain in the Round of 16.