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Portugal snatch thrilling victory, but should Ramos replace Ronaldo?
Portugal's dramatic win over Croatia has allowed them to advance to the last 16 of the World Cup, but they face an even bigger test in a matchup with Spain.

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Men's World Cup scoreboard
Spain finally have World Cup mojo back with first knockout win since 2010 final


Red card controversy
Messi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked World Cup outrage


Highs and lows
Can the U.S. win without Balogun? One big question for every World Cup round-of-16 team

Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Bosnia get a B+


SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
World Cup Daily live: Ramos with winner over Croatia to send Portugal to last 16

USMNT World Cup scenarios and path: How far can the U.S. go in the knockouts?


USMNT advances
USMNT shows it can play ugly, which is exactly what it needs to succeed

World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red-carded


Argentina, KC and food
Welcome to Pete's Garden: Messi, Argentina's World Cup meals helping KC families


Survive and advance
Kane delivers for England at vital moment in dramatic win vs. Congo DR

Veteran Belgium rage against the dying of the light to defeat Senegal

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- VAR rules out late Croatia goal as Portugal survive
- Ronaldo pays 'special' tribute to Jota after WC win
- No reds for mouth covering in Champions League
- After Spain win, Yamal says 'World Cup starts now'
- Sources: Sears requests trade from Louisville
- Balogun suspended for U.S.-Belgium, maybe more
- Fernández exploring Chelsea exit options - agent
- Kerr says NWSL only choice after Chelsea exit
- ✈️FIFA prez Infantino clocks up 39,000 WC miles
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