Josko Gvardiol's late goal disallowed as Croatia faces Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 1:38 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026

In a World Cup knockout match in Toronto on July 3, Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal for Croatia was disallowed following a VAR review, preventing the team from equalizing against Portugal. The match is ongoing, and the outcome remains undecided as both teams compete for a place in the next round. This incident highlights the significant influence of VAR technology in critical moments of major tournaments.
- •Josko Gvardiol scores a stoppage-time goal for Croatia.
- •The goal is ruled out for offside after VAR review.
- •The match is part of the World Cup knockout stage.
- •The game takes place in Toronto.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Sports media world reacts to disallowed Croatia goal vs. Portugal
- 1:38 AMBBC Sport — Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser
"Croatia was knocked out of the World Cup in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s round of 32 on Thursday night in Toronto. It appeared that Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol had delivered one of the most dramatic equalizers in World Cup history, 12 minutes into stoppage time. However, the goal…
"Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 2:41 AMSports media world reacts to disallowed Croatia goal vs. Portugal
Croatia was knocked out of the World Cup in a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Portugal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup’s round of 32 on Thursday night in Toronto. It appeared that Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol had delivered one of the most dramatic equalizers in World Cup history, 12 minutes into stoppage time. However, the goal…
- BBC SportJul 3, 2026, 1:38 AMLate VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser
Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal is ruled out for offside after a VAR review, denying Croatia an equaliser against Portugal in their World Cup knockout match in Toronto.
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