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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 Tomball News
For soccer fans in Tomball , the thrilling matchup between Portugal and Croatia is a reminder that the sport has a strong following in the Houston area. With Portugal advancing to the round of 16, local fans of the team will be eagerly anticipating their next 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 significant presence in Harris County. As the World Cup continues, local soccer enthusiasts will be watching closely to see how their favorite teams and players perform, and the city's diverse community will likely be abuzz with discussions about the tournament. The fact that Ronaldo and Modrić, both in their 40s, are still competing at a high level may also inspire local youth soccer players in Tomball to pursue their own athletic goals.
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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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