Ronaldo Breaks Knockout Drought as Portugal Topples Croatia; Modrić’s World Cup Chapter Likely Ends

World Cup Round of 32 Day 22 saw Portugal edge Croatia as Ronaldo finally scored in knockout play from a 66th-minute penalty, with Gonçalo Ramos adding a late goal to seal the win and send Portugal into a Round of 16 meeting with Spain in Arlington on July 6; Modrić’s Croatia appearance may be his last World Cup. In other games, Spain beat Austria with Yamal and Oyarzabal starring, while Switzerland beat Algeria to reach knockouts for the first time since 1938 and Unai Simón extended his minutes-without-conceding record.