Portugal advances after controversial offside call against Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 3:27 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
During the 2026 World Cup match, Portugal faced Croatia and the game entered extra time. A crucial offside decision, reviewed by VAR and aided by technology, disallowed a potential Croatian goal, allowing Portugal to progress. This incident follows a pattern of controversial calls benefiting Portugal in the tournament. As the match continues, the outcome remains uncertain, with fans and analysts debating the legitimacy of the offside ruling.
- •Match between Portugal and Croatia ongoing at the 2026 World Cup
- •Controversial VAR decision disallowed a Croatian goal
- •Portugal benefitting from multiple contentious calls in the tournament
- •Game transitioned to extra time after regular play
- 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — 👀 Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's match
"Technology made its presence felt once again at the 2026 World Cup. The Croatians were pulling off a heroic effort and sending the match to extra time, but the referees had the final say. Backed by ...
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