Croatia offside call, explained: How controversial ruling vs. Portugal was affected by chip-in-ball technology originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
As one of the European powers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal barely survived a thrilling battle with 2018 finalists Croatia, winning 2-1 on a late Goncalo Ramos winner.
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However, the result was very nearly in question as Josko Gvardiol appeared to score a dramatic equalizer for Croatia with essentially the last kick of the game.
Yet the referee went to the monitor and ruled the goal out, leaving Portugal to
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