Explanation: Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equalizer against Portugal was ruled out after VAR review | Football news

Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equalizer against Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup he was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that was ultimately decisive in his heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy erupted in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 match…

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FIFA breaks silence on VAR decision drama in Croatia vs Portugal, explains why late equalizer was ruled out | Football news

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…

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Watch: Croatia fans throw bottles on pitch after VAR drama denies last-minute equalizer vs Portugal | Football news

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…

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Explanation: Why Croatia’s 103rd-minute equalizer against Portugal was disallowed | Football news

Croatia’s Igor Matanovic (20) reacts (AP Photo/Sam Balkansky) NEW DELHI: Croatia’s dramatic stoppage-time equalizer against Portugal in 2026 FIFA World Cup he was ruled out after a lengthy VAR review, a decision that was ultimately decisive in his heartbreaking exit from the tournament.The controversy erupted in the 103rd minute of the Round of 32 match…

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