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Portugal Beat Croatia 2-1 as Ramos Heads Late Winner

Portugal edged Croatia 2-1 in a nervy finish, with Gonçalo Ramos heading in a stoppage-time pass from Rafael Leão to seal the result. Cristiano Ronaldo had earlier converted a penalty before being substituted. The win eliminates Croatia and ends Luka Modrić's fifth attempt to win a World Cup. Modrić's World Cup journey is over, closing the chapter on one of the great midfielders of his generation at this level.

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