World Cup 2026: Spain cruise past Austria 3-0; Ronaldo scores equalizer for Portugal vs Croatia
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Scott Trotter, Patrick Austen-Hardy, Elizabeta Ranxburgaj, Mark Wakefield, Aaron Morris
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A roundup of World Cup 2026 action, including Spain's 3-0 victory over Austria to reach the last 16, and Portugal's round of 32 match against Croatia featuring Cristiano Ronaldo scoring to level the game. The article also mentions a hint about Ronaldo's next move reportedly dropped by his sister Katia, and a note about British government allowing pubs to stay open for matches.
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· 3 pulledMikel Oyarzabal scored a brace and Tottenham defender Pedro Porro also found the net to overcome Ralf Rangnick's side.
It was a classy and clinical display which will banish many people's memories of their 0-0 draw with Cape Verde in their first match.
After Spain strode into the next round, a hint about Cristiano Ronaldo's next move was seemingly dropped by his sister Katia, before Portugal took on Croatia in the round of 32.
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