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Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal rallies to beat Croatia 2-1 and advance to round of 16
By Lexie Linderman, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 3, 2026
· 2 min read
Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristiano Ronaldo of ...
Key takeaway The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, in his sixth World Cup, and Croatia's Luka Modrić, making his fifth bid for a tournament title.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For soccer fans in Piney Point Village , the thrilling matchup between Portugal and Croatia is a reminder that the sport has a significant following in the Houston area. As Portugal advances to the round of 16, locals will be keeping a close eye on the team's upcoming match against Spain on Monday. The presence of international soccer stars like Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modrić brings attention to the sport, which has a strong presence in Houston's diverse communities. In Piney Point Village, residents from various cultural backgrounds often gather to watch and discuss major soccer tournaments, making the World Cup a topic of conversation in local parks, restaurants, and community centers. As the tournament progresses, it will be interesting to see how the community reacts to Portugal's performance and whether they will continue to rally behind the team as they face tougher opponents.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristiano Ronaldo of ...
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