Croatia protests VAR decision after loss to Portugal in Euro 2026
Portugal secured a 2‑1 victory over Croatia to advance to the knockout stage, overturning a 13th‑minute goal after VAR review. The goal was ruled out because officials deemed there was contact between Matanovic and the ball prior to the strike.
FIFA later released a statement confirming the ball’s sensor recorded contact. Croatia maintains the decision was unfair.
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