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How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of ... - CNN Joško Gvardiol scoring what he thought was a late equalizer at the end of the match. Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images Soccer See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link Threads Link Copied! Follow It’s been called one of, if not the biggest VAR decision in World Cup history. Whatever you call it, it was one that left Croatia heartbroken and Portugal thanking its lucky stars. But what exactly happened in last night’s Round of 32 clash? And how did new technology within the World Cup ball help determine the outcome? Let’s unpack it all here. First, to the game itself. Portugal had just scored with a last-gasp header to make it 2-1 deep into stoppage time at the end of the match. Gonçalo Ramos’ goal ultimately sent his nation through to play Spain in the next round… but not before some even later drama ensued. ⚽️ sign up for THE beautiful game by cnn sports ⚽️ CNN Sports will give you behind-the-scenes reporting from the World Cup, expert analysis and point you towards the biggest storylines of the day. Click here to sign up for the newsletter (it’s free!). As the clock ticked past the 103rd minute of the match – yes, yo…

EXPLAINED: Why Croatia's Late Equaliser Ruled Out By VAR For Offside ... Updated 3 July 2026 at 20:53 IST Portugal sealed a thrilling 2-1 win over Croatia in the Round of 32 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026 on July 3. Aniket Datta SportFit 3 min read Follow : Igor Matanovic reacted after Croatia's defeat to Portugal | Image: AP FIFA World Cup 2026: Portugal clinched a nail-biting 2-1 victory over Croatia in their Round of 32 clash at the FIFA World Cup 2026, held at Toronto Stadium in Ontario on Friday, July 3. ALSO READ: Portugal Manager Roberto Martinez Praises VAR Review In High-Stakes Croatia Clash Goncalo Ramos Shines For Portugal Portugal dominated possession with 60 percent, while Croatia managed 40 percent. The first half ended goalless despite Portugal’s attempts to break through Croatia’s back line. In the second half, Croatia struck first as Ivan Perišić scored in the 53rd minute. Soon after, Portugal made four substitutions that helped them regain control of the match. Cristiano Ronaldo equalised in the 68th minute with a penalty. In the 81st minute, head coach Roberto Martínez surprised many by substituting Ronaldo, but the bold move ultimately paid off. I…

EXPLAINED: Why Was Croatia's Extra Time Goal In FIFA World ... - myKhel Croatia’s World Cup campaign ended in anguish after a stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out by VAR in a round-of-32 tie dominated by one of the tournament’s most debated technology calls. Portugal advanced with a 2-1 win, but the lasting image was not the decisive goal. It was Croatia’s players and supporters reacting in disbelief after Josko Gvardiol’s late finish was chalked off. The decision came in the 103rd minute at BMO Field, when Croatia appeared to have forced extra time. A cross from the left reached Mario Pasalic, who nudged the ball into Gvardiol’s path for a close-range conversion. The celebrations were brief. Officials reviewed a possible offside after ball-tracking audio technology detected a faint touch from Igor Matanovic before Pasalic received the ball. That touch placed Pasalic in an offside position, according to the officials. Referee Espen Eskas was asked to check the pitchside monitor, an unusual sight for an offside-related decision, before disallowing the goal. Portugal survived the final moments and moved into a last-16 meeting with Spain, while Croatia was left to…

FIFA Release Statement After VAR Call During Portugal 2-1 Croatia By Rob Swan Published Jul 3, 2026, 6:39 AM GMT+1 Rob is senior football editor at GiveMeSport, with over 15 years experience covering sport in various capacities since graduating from the University of Gloucestershire in 2008 with a degree in journalism. A childhood obsession for all things football developed into a career writing about the beautiful game, initially producing content for clients including Luton Town Football Club and the PGMOL. His first big interviews were with Premier League referees Howard Webb and Michael Oliver in 2009. He then spent four years producing written content for a betting website, mainly focusing on football, and was there to cover various games and tournaments including the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012. Rob joined GiveMeSport in 2013 (initially as a sub-editor before becoming a senior writer and then senior editor in 2020) and has covered countless football matches and other sporting events, interviewed various high-profile figures including Rio Ferdinand, Peter Crouch and Theo Walcott, and written well over 10,000 articles during that time. Rob has played a key role in GiveMeSport…

Watch: Croatia fans throw bottles after VAR denies last-minute equaliser Croatia's World Cup campaign ended in heartbreak after a 103rd-minute equaliser by Josko Gvardiol was ruled out by VAR for offside against Portugal. The decision sparked protests from Croatian fans and players. After Ivan Perisic's opener and Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty equaliser, Goncalo Ramos scored the winner, sending Portugal into the last 16.

FIFA explains Croatia's disallowed equaliser vs Portugal at World Cup ... Share: Copied Listen to Article Audio Loading voice… 0.85× 1× 1.15× 1.3× 1.5× Synopsis Croatia thought they had snatched a last-gasp equaliser against Portugal — but an IMU sensor inside the match ball told a different story. The Adidas Trionda's Connected Ball Technology detected a near-invisible head flick from Igor Matanovic, triggering the VAR offside call that ended Croatia's World Cup 2026 campaign in heartbreaking fashion. Key Takeaways Croatia's 103rd-minute equaliser by Josko Gvardiol was disallowed for offside in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 clash against Portugal in Toronto on 3 July . IMU sensors in the Adidas Trionda official match ball confirmed a faint head touch by Igor Matanovic , placing Mario Pasalic in an offside position. FIFA Media confirmed the ruling via a post on X , citing Connected Ball Technology data. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his third goal of the tournament; Goncalo Ramos netted a stoppage-time winner as Portugal came from behind to win. The decision highlights the growing role of ball-embedded sensor data in high-stakes VAR calls at the 2026 World Cup . Croatia's drama…

How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of ... Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save (CNN) — It’s been called one of, if not the biggest VAR decision in World Cup history. Whatever you call it, it was one that left Croatia heartbroken and Portugal thanking its lucky stars. But what exactly happened in last night’s Round of 32 clash? And how did new technology within the World Cup ball help determine the outcome? Let’s unpack it all here. First, to the game itself. Portugal had just scored with a last-gasp header to make it 2-1 deep into stoppage time at the end of the match. Gonçalo Ramos’ goal ultimately sent his nation through to play Spain in the next round… but not before some even later drama ensued. As the clock ticked past the 103rd minute of the match – yes, you read that right – the Vatreni thought they had scored an equalizer when Joško Gvardiol bundled the ball over the line. It was a moment that sparked elation from Croatian players and fans, and one that left Portugal dumbfounded. But just when it looked like the game was heading to extra-time, the referee indicated that the video assi…

Explained: Why Croatia's 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was ruled out On Thursday, Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR determined that Igor Matanovic had made a slight touch before the ball reached offside player Mario Pasalic, who assisted Josko Gvardiol's goal. Officials used ball sensor "Snicko" technology to confirm the touch, sparking outrage among Croatian players and fans.

FIFA breaks silence on VAR drama in Croatia vs Portugal, explains why goal was ruled out FIFA confirmed that Croatia's dramatic 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was correctly ruled out after Connected Ball Technology detected a slight touch by Igor Matanovic before the ball reached offside player Mario Pasalic. The decision, backed by the match ball's IMU sensor data, denied Croatia a late equaliser as Portugal advanced with a 2-1 victory.

Why Croatia goal didn't count vs. Portugal. Complicated World Cup ... WORLD CUP Men's World Cup Add Topic Why Croatia goal didn't count vs. Portugal. Complicated World Cup offside rule explained Seth Vertelney USA TODAY Network Updated July 2, 2026, 11:03 p.m. ET Hear this story What happened to Croatia's last-minute goal?! That's what a lot of viewers were probably wondering when Croatia looked to have equalized against Portugal in the most dramatic fashion during their World Cup round of 32 match. But the jubilation was short-lived. Here's what happened and why the goal did not count. Gonçalo Ramos scored for Portugal in the 94th minute to make it 2-1, appearing to settle the match in Toronto on Thursday, July 2. But there was more theater to come. With 10 minutes of stoppage time on the clock, Croatia had the ball in the net in the 103rd minute off a wild goal-mouth scramble. But after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed, giving Portugal the 2-1 win and a spot in the round of 16. The call was offside. In soccer, a player is offside if they are behind the second-to-last defender when the ball touches the teammate passing to them. Now, here's where things got confusing in the …

Explained: Why Croatia's 103rd-minute equaliser against Portugal was ruled out On Thursday, Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR determined that Igor Matanovic had made a slight touch before the ball reached offside player Mario Pasalic, who assisted Josko Gvardiol's goal. Officials used ball sensor "Snicko" technology to confirm the touch, sparking outrage among Croatian players and fans.

500Hz motion chip & football that needs to be charged: The Fifa tech ... A contentious Fifa World Cup 2026 knockout match on Thursday saw Croatia bow out of the tournament after its stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal, netted by Osko Gvardiol, was ruled offside. After the goal, Portuguese players argued that Croatia’s Igor Matanovic had touched the ball while in an offside position. The video assistant referee (VAR) and a pitchside review by referee Espen Eskas indeed found that Matanovic had touched the ball — likely with just the tip of his hair — and the contact was confirmed by ‘connected ball technology’. The controversy, which prompted Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic’s warning that the use of technologies risked “taking the joy out of football”, has once again pivoted focus to VAR and connected balls. Also read:Croatia fans throw trash onto pitch after VAR rules out Josko Gvardiol’s goal and Portugal advances in FIFA World Cup The balls used inFifamatches are embedded with tech that detects its movement, position and any contact, however faint, using a 500Hz motion sensor chip. Developed by Fifa in collaboration with Adidas, the connected ball technology was introduced…

FIFA explains why Croatia's dramatic late equalizer against ... - MARCA World Cup FIFA explains why Croatia’s dramatic late equalizer against Portugal was disallowed The disallowed goal deep into stoppage time sparked a global wave of debate at the 2026 World Cup, with technology, VAR and the Trionda ball at the center of the controversy. Portugal vs Croatia AP DANA QUINTERO Updated 03/07/2026 - 23:25 CDT Compartir en Facebook Compartir en Twitter Compartir en Telegram Compartir en Whatsapp Compartir por Mail World Cup. Jhon Arias scores and Colombia beats Ghana 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 16 World Cup. Mexico's viral bikini fan steals the spotlight at the 2026 World Cup T he 2026 World Cup is already marking a turning point in football history. Technology , new rules and real time analysis systems are no longer just supporting the game. They are now directly shaping how matches are decided. That reality was fully exposed during the knockout clash between Portugal and Croatia at BMO Field in Toronto , a match loaded with history, tension and names that on their own elevated the weight of the occasion. Haaland takes his World Cup dream to Texas embracing cowboy cult…

How a cricket technology saved Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup dream - Explained Portugal secured victory through Ronaldo's penalty and a stoppage-time header from Goncalo Ramos. But the biggest talking point came in the closing minutes when Croatia had a late equaliser ruled out after a VAR review.