Portugal sink Croatia 2–1, Spain await in the last 16

Ronaldo penalty, Ramos winner send you through

Portugal 2–1 Croatia and you are into the last 16. Cristiano Ronaldo buried a penalty, Gonçalo Ramos scored the winner, and Ivan Perišić got Croatia's goal (1). The match fell on the one-year anniversary of Diogo Jota's death, and the squad paid tribute before kick-off. "We want to win the World Cup for him," Roberto Martínez said after the final whistle (2).

Spain in the Round of 16, preparations underway

Next up: Spain in Toronto. Portugal began their preparation immediately, and you already know the history, 12 of the last 18 meetings between these two have ended in a draw. This one will not.

Gustavo Prado deal to V. Guimarães collapses

Gustavo Prado will not join V. Guimarães. The deal fell through over details at the last moment (4). No signing, no late reinforcement from that direction.

Fan reactions

The Spain draw stat is everywhere in Portuguese threads, fans are already bracing for penalties and betting on Diogo Costa's hands. A separate storm erupted over footage of Croatian supporters chanting "Za dom spremni" in Toronto, which Portuguese fans in the match threads have called out forcefully.