Croatia's Late Equalizer Disallowed by VAR

Croatia crashed out of the 2026 World Cup after Portugal's 2-1 win, sealed when VAR used Snicko-like sound-wave technology to rule out Josko Gvardiol's 103rd-minute goal for an offside touch by Igor Matanovic.

The decision, based on a minute contact detected by sensors on the ball, prompted Croatian complaints that the technology was flawed.

Portugal advanced to face Spain, while Croatia's camp argued that FIFA's rulebook should not have allowed the intervention.

The controversy has reignited debate over the role of micro-sensor technology in football.