Ramos: Count on me for late goals, that's our identity

Gonçalo Ramos, the Portuguese forward, expressed his immense happiness after guiding his country to a 2-1 victory over Croatia, scoring the decisive late goal that secured Portugal's place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

After the match, Ramos said: "It was a very tough match. We were behind, and we had to fight until the last moments, but the important thing is that we won and advanced to the next round. We showed our character, and now we need to focus on the next game."

Regarding his crucial goal, he explained: "It was like an instinctive reaction. I know I often show up in such moments, and I like to focus my energy on helping the team and deciding matches."

He added: "Scoring in the World Cup, especially in the dying minutes, has a special feeling. Anyone who knows me knows that I often score when the team needs a goal in critical moments, and this is not the first time. If they need a late goal, they can count on Gonçalo Ramos."

He also praised the Portuguese team's response, saying: "This victory confirms that the team is growing match by match. The tournament may seem short, but for us, it is filled with hours of work, training, and time spent together, and that makes the difference."

He concluded his remarks with an enthusiastic message, stating: "Portugal always. This is our identity; we will fight for victory until the end because we never give up."