Portugal Faces Spain in World Cup Round of 16

Portugal secured their place in the round of 16 with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Croatia, where Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout-round goal. The match took place in Toronto and showcased Portugal's determination as they held off Croatia's valiant last-ditch efforts. catcross.org

Spain, who defeated Austria earlier, will be Portugal's next opponent at Dallas Stadium on Monday, July 6, at 3 p.m. ET. Should Portugal advance, they could face either the USA or Belgium in the quarterfinals, with France, Paraguay, Morocco, or Canada as potential semifinal opponents.