👀 Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's match

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·3 July 2026

👀 Unfair or rightly given? The controversy in Portugal's match

Technology made its presence felt once again at the 2026 World Cup. The Croatians were pulling off a heroic effort and sending the match to extra time, but the referees had the final say.

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Backed by the ball’s smart sensor and a VAR review, the officiating crew disallowed the goal for offside, sealing Portugal’s dramatic advancement and leaving the Croatians devastated.

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✅ ES FUERA DE JUEGO: Primero que todo, se cercioraron con el chip que el contacto del jugador de Croacia había existido, la peinó en primer momento. 👉 Ya luego, se determina la posición del atacante de Croacia, y se analiza si el contacto de Veiga es algo voluntario o si es
– Friday, 3 July 2026

Vaya polémica en el Portugal vs Croacia. La tecnología de sensores fue la que señaló que hubo un movimiento en la dirección del balón. ¿Para ustedes estuvo bien marcado el fuera de lugar?
– Friday, 3 July 2026

It’s not the first controversial call to go Portugal’s way during this World Cup.

¡LAS POLÉMICAS QUE HAN ACOMPAÑADO A PORTUGAL EN EL MUNDIAL! ⚽ Gol anulado a Colombia por fuera de lugar ⚽ Penal marcado por falta a Renato Veiga ⚽ Gol anulado por fuera de lugar a Croacia ¿Bien marcados?
– Friday, 3 July 2026

Was the offside call correct?

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