Toronto, Canada – (Web Desk) Portugal secured a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Croatia 2-1 in an exciting Round of 32 encounter, with Cristiano Ronaldo once again making headlines both on and off the pitch.
During the match in Toronto, Ronaldo converted a crucial penalty for Portugal. Moments before taking the spot-kick, television cameras appeared to capture the Portuguese captain softly reciting “Bismillah” twice, a moment that quickly gained attention across social media platforms.
Portugal’s goals were scored by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos, while Ivan Perišić netted Croatia’s only goal. The victory sends Portugal into the pre-quarterfinal stage of the tournament.
Elsewhere, Switzerland booked its place in the Round of 16 with a 2-0 victory over Algeria, while Spain comfortably defeated Austria 3-0 to record its first FIFA World Cup knockout-stage win since lifting the World Cup title in 2010.
Ronaldo’s gesture before the penalty has sparked widespread discussion among football fans online, adding another memorable moment to Portugal’s successful World Cup campaign.
