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Portugal and Ronaldo Stage Dramatic Comeback; Switzerland Defeats Algeria to Reach World Cup Round of 16
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First reported by Mako · Jul 3, 2026
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Portugal and Switzerland advanced to the 2026 World Cup round of 16 after dramatic wins over Croatia and Algeria, respectively. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a historic knockout goal for Portugal, who won 2-1 in Toronto, while Switzerland secured a 2-0 victory in Vancouver, marking their first knockout win since 1938. Both teams now prepare for their next challenging matches in the tournament.
- 01Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 with Ronaldo scoring his first World Cup knockout goal.
- 02Gonçalo Ramos scored the winning goal for Portugal in stoppage time.
- 03Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0, their first knockout win since 1938.
- 04Switzerland's defense, led by Manuel Akanji, kept Algeria from scoring.
- 05Portugal will face Spain next; Switzerland awaits Colombia or Ghana.
- 06Luka Modrić played his final World Cup match, ending in defeat.
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Now 14Right · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Portugal and Ronaldo Stage Dramatic Comeback; Switzerland Defeats Algeria to Reach World Cup Round of 16
N12Center · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Switzerland Breaks 88-Year Drought with Win Over Algeria at 2026 World Cup
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Switzerland Breaks 88-Year Drought with World Cup Knockout Win Over Algeria
WallaCenter · HebrewJul 3, 2026
Switzerland Breaks 88-Year Knockout Curse, Advances to World Cup Round of 16
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