Croatia's late equalizer ruled offside against Portugal in World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:27 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Portugal faced Croatia in a closely contested match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, winning 2-1. The match concluded dramatically when Josko Gvardiol's injury-time goal for Croatia was disallowed after a VAR review confirmed he was offside. The ruling was aided by the Adidas Trionda ball, which utilizes chip-in-ball technology to track touches on the ball. This technology helped clarify that Igor Matanovic's slight touch placed Gvardiol in an offside position, preventing a potential equalizer. The match secured Portugal's advancement to the Round of 16.
- •Portugal wins 2-1 against Croatia at the World Cup
- •Josko Gvardiol's late goal disallowed after VAR check
- •Igor Matanovic's touch ruled Gvardiol offside
- •Adidas Trionda ball technology used in decision
- •Portugal advances to the World Cup Round of 16
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: Croatia's potential game-tying goal called back thanks to sensor chip embedded in the game ball
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Croatia offside call, explained: How controversial ruling vs. Portugal was affected by chip-in-ball technology
"As one of the European powers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal barely survived a thrilling battle with 2018 finalists Croatia, winning 2-1 on a late Goncalo Ramos winner.
"An offside call in stoppage time — with the incriminating touch by Igor Matanović confirmed by the ball's sensor — led to a 2-1 win for Portugal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:18 AM2026 World Cup: Croatia's potential game-tying goal called back thanks to sensor chip embedded in the game ball
An offside call in stoppage time — with the incriminating touch by Igor Matanović confirmed by the ball's sensor — led to a 2-1 win for Portugal.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 1:27 AMCroatia offside call, explained: How controversial ruling vs. Portugal was affected by chip-in-ball technology
As one of the European powers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal barely survived a thrilling battle with 2018 finalists Croatia, winning 2-1 on a late Goncalo Ramos winner.
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