VAR Disallows Croatia's Stoppage-Time Equaliser Against Portugal

Offside Decision Ends Croatia's World Cup Hopes

Croatia's celebrations were cut short after a stoppage-time goal against Portugal was ruled out following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match.

The late strike initially appeared to have secured a dramatic equaliser, but VAR determined that the scorer was in an offside position during the attacking move. As a result, the goal was disallowed in accordance with the Laws of the Game.

The decision proved decisive, allowing Portugal to hold on for a 2–1 victory and advance to the Round of 16. Croatia, meanwhile, saw their World Cup campaign come to an end after narrowly missing out on extra time.

The incident became one of the most talked-about moments of the knockout stage, highlighting the significant role of VAR in ensuring the correct application of football's offside rules during crucial matches.

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