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Croatia's late equalizer ruled out against Portugal in World Cup

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Croatia's late equalizer ruled out against Portugal in World Cup

Summary

Croatia's Josko Gvardiol scored what appeared to be a 103rd-minute equalizer against Portugal, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside call involving Mario Pasalic. The decision was reviewed using new waveform technology named 'Snicko,' which indicated that Pasalic was offside when the ball was last played. The ruling led to disappointment for Croatia, as it eliminated them from the World Cup, marking a painful end to Luka Modric's tournament participation. The match featured controversy around the use of technology in officiating, raising discussions among analysts regarding its implications.

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•Gvardiol scored in the 103rd minute, equalizing for Croatia.
•The goal was disallowed due to offside involving Pasalic.
•The offside call was confirmed using waveform technology 'Snicko'.
•Croatia exits the World Cup in the round of 32.
•Luka Modric's final World Cup appearance comes to an end.

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Croatia were seconds away from exiting the World Cup at the round of 32 stage when Josko Gvardiol tapped home to equalize in the 103rd minute against Portugal.What seemed like a lifeline to keep Luka ...
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