FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes comments during the opening ceremony of the International Broadcasting Center, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Croatia’s controversial FIFA World Cup exit continues to cast a long shadow after the Croatian Football Federation said it has yet to receive a response from FIFA following an official request…
Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol (4) scored a goal against Portugal goalkeeper Diego Costa (1) which was later ruled out due to an offside call (AP Photo) Croatia formally wrote to FIFA after their drama FIFA World Cup Elimination of the round of 32 against Portugal, accusing the football governing body of allowing technology to overstep its…
Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) heads the ball during the 32nd World Cup soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (left), and Cristiano Ronaldo. (AP)_ Cristiano Ronaldo will play at least one more FIFA World Cup match for Portugal after his side edged past Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32, with technology playing a decisive role…
Cristiano Ronaldo (Image Via Instagram) Cristiano Ronaldo once again captured the attention of football fans around the world after the excitement of Portugal FIFA World Cup Round of 16 win over Croatia. The Portuguese captain shared a special moment from the team hotel. Where he celebrated with hundreds of supporters gathered outside. His video quickly…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticized the official, but refused to blame entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place in the Round…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticized the official, but refused to blame entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place in the Round…
Croatia’s Petar Sucic (17) and his teammates react to a loss during the World Cup round of 32. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Croatia’s heartbreaking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 against Portugal came down to one of the tournament’s most dramatic VAR decisions, with FIFA later explaining that advanced ball technology played a key role…
Croatia fans throw bottles and cans onto the pitch after a Croatia goal is disallowed (AP/PTI) Croatia suffered a heartbreaking exit from 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic VAR decision ruled out a stoppage-time equalizer in their last 32 clash against Portugal in Toronto.Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol thought he had saved Croatia with…
Cristiano Ronaldo with Portugal teammate Bernardo Silva (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team paid an emotional tribute to their former teammate Diogo Jota after securing a dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the World Cup round of 32 in Toronto on Thursday.After the final whistle, Ronaldo wore the Portugal No. Jota’s 21…
Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic header from substitute Goncalo Ramos led Portugal to a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia at Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane win secured Portugal a…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: Portugal pull off remarkable comeback win to seal place in R16 It will be remembered as the night Toronto witnessed pure, unadulterated football theater. Portugal marched into the Round of 16 after coming out on top in a breathtaking 109-minute epic that pushed the limits of modern sporting drama. When…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) celebrates after scoring his opening goal. (AP Photo) Cristiano Ronaldo he added another remarkable chapter to his glittering career by becoming the oldest goalscorer in the world. FIFA World Cup Knockout stage history as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a dramatic last-32 clash on Thursday.At 41 years and 147 days old,…
Portugal to honor Diogo Jota one year after tragedy in Croatia World Cup clash (Agency Image) Portugal FIFA World Cup The campaign enters its knockout stage with emotions running high as Roberto Martinez’s side prepare to face Croatia in the Round of 32 on Thursday in Toronto.Beyond the pursuit of a place in the last…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo asked the fans of Portugal to create a home atmosphere in front of the team FIFA World Cup Friday, round of 16, against Croatia. Portugal will face a tough challenge against a Croatia side led by a veteran midfielder Luka Modricwith a place in the pre-quarterfinals at…
Croatia held its own FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Panama on Tuesday, thanks to a second-half goal from Ante Budimir.Budimir scored in the 54th minute, just four minutes after coming on as a substitute. Josip Stanišic brought a curling cross into the box and Budimir was perfectly placed to…