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World Cup Roundup: Cristiano Ronaldo Scores; Luka Modrić's World Cup Journey Ends
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Key Points:
- Portugal secured a dramatic win over Croatia in the round of 16, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring his first World Cup knockout-stage goal via a penalty and then being substituted, allowing Gonçalo Ramos to score a late winning header.
- Spain dominated Austria, not allowing a single shot on target, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring twice and goalkeeper Unai Simón setting a World Cup record for most minutes without conceding a goal.
- Ronaldo became the oldest player to score in a World Cup knockout match and has now played 26 World Cup games, second only to Lionel Messi.
- Spain's young talents Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí made history as the first teenage duo to start a World Cup knockout match since 1958, with Yamal becoming the youngest European to win 10 major tournament matches.
- Portugal will face Spain in the Round of 16 on July 6 in Arlington, marking a highly anticipated clash between two European powerhouses.
