Portugal winning against Croatia was always the most favourable outcome.
Both teams are struggling but Croatia was struggling more. Croatia winning the match would have been a minor upset and that's not me shitting on Croatia but reality of how Croatia had been.
Even the manager made the mistake by holding off to do subs for too long.
Unfortunately Croatia's golden age is over. They look so slow and sluggish.
Portugal's biggest mistake was not winning against Colombia.
There is no chance of them beating Spain, USA
and France to reach the final and even if they somehow manage it, some key players will be exhausted, suspended due to cards, injured, etc.
These are extremely difficult matches.
Tbh i wouldn't even be surprised if the USA reach the semi finals against France. Pochettino has done an excellent job with this team.