World Cup Drama (Portugal): Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos fired Portugal into the Round of 16 with a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia in Toronto, after Ronaldo equalised from the spot and Ramos headed the winner in stoppage time. VAR Controversy: Croatia’s late equaliser by Joško Gvardiol was ruled out for offside after FIFA explained the decision using “Connected Ball” chip data inside the match ball, sparking fury from Croatia and debate over VAR’s role. Next Up (Iberian Derby): Portugal will face Spain in the last 16 after Spain beat Austria 3-0. Tribute & Emotion: The win was dedicated to late Diogo Jota on the one-year anniversary of his death, with Ronaldo wearing Jota’s No. 21 shirt and pointing to the sky. Portugal Fire Risk: Back home, Portugal’s early-season wildfires are escalating, with more than 1,000 firefighters tackling blazes and a state of alert over extreme heat and rural fire danger. Tech & Learning: Portugal also pushed ahead with AI sovereignty, launching an open-source model for European Portuguese.