Portugal breaks Croatian hearts as Spain powers into Round of 16

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Croatia Portugal WCup Soccer — Croatia's Luka Modric (10) hugs Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) after the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia in Toronto, Thursday, July 2, 2026. (Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press via AP) Source: The Canadian Press / Sammy Kogan/Sammy Kogan/The Canadian Press v

Portugal edged Croatia in Luka Modrić's farewell, Spain cruised past Austria, and Switzerland defeated Algeria to advance to the Round of 16.

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Published 3 July 2026 4:59pm

Updated 2h ago 5:57pm

By Gonzalo Aguirregomezcorta

Presented by Haruka Shinno

Source: SBS

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Portugal edged Croatia in Luka Modrić's farewell, Spain cruised past Austria, and Switzerland defeated Algeria to advance to the Round of 16.

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