SportsLine's Martin Green reveals his Croatia vs. Portugal best bets for their knockout stage match in the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday, keeping the veteran forward's World Cup run alive.

TORONTO (AP) — 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.

It’s been called one of, if not the biggest VAR decision in World Cup history. Whatever you call it, it was one that left Croatia heartbroken and Portugal thanking its lucky stars.

In the hectic final minutes of the Croatia vs. Portugal World Cup round of 32 match, a controversial call negated a potential equalizer. Here's why

Portugal scored two consecutive goals to deny Croatia the opportunity at a third straight World Cup semifinal.

Portugal and Croatia meet Thursday in a Round of 32 World Cup match. Kickoff from BMO Stadium in Toronto, Ontario, is set for 7 p.m. ET.

A stoppage-time goal is overturned after VAR intervention, ending Croatia’s comeback hopes in heartbreaking fashion.