VAR overturns Ganiev's goal for Uzbekistan against Portugal in World Cup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 5:36 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

VAR overturns Ganiev's goal for Uzbekistan against Portugal in World Cup
Summary

During a FIFA World Cup match on June 23, 2026, Azizjon Ganiev scored a stunning goal for Uzbekistan, which was called back after a VAR review. The goal was disallowed due to a foul that occurred during the buildup, which the referee missed. At the time of the event, Portugal led the match 2-0, creating a significant moment for both teams as Uzbekistan looked to gain momentum. The disallowed goal adds to the drama of the ongoing Group K match.

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  • Ganiev scored a potential goal of the tournament.
  • The goal was disallowed after VAR intervention.
  • A foul led to the overturn of the goal.
  • Portugal was leading 2-0 when the incident occurred.
  • The match is still in progress.
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  • 5:36 PMYahoo SportsWhy didn't Uzbekistan's goal count? Wonderful strike by Azizjon Ganiev called back vs. Portugal by VAR review
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