Fifa says ‘heartbeat graphic’ from data inside ball got Croatia VAR call correct
Fifa has confirmed that Croatia’s equaliser against Portugal was correctly ruled out for offside due to technology housed inside the World Cup ball.
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‘It is not important now’: Cristiano Ronaldo plays down international retirement claim
DUBAI: Following Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match, Cristiano Ronaldo has downplayed a statement by his sister that he would be retiring from international football at the end of the tournament.
Portugal manager Martinez praises referee after World Cup win over Croatia
TORONTO, July 2 : Portugal coach Roberto Martinez said his team deserved their 2-1 win over Croatia in the round of 32 at the World Cup on Thursday and praised the referee for getting the big decisions right in a pulsating match that lived up to its billing.
Croatia coach Dalic slams 'bad refereeing' in 2-1 loss to Portugal
TORONTO, July 2 : Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic was unhappy with what he called the "bad refereeing" in his team's 2-1 loss to Portugal in their round of 32 clash on Thursday that eliminated them from the World Cup but said he did not want to use it as an excuse.
Portugal pay touching tribute to Jota in Toronto on anniversary of his death
TORONTO, July 2 : When Portugal beat Croatia in a scintillating World Cup game in Toronto, they were playing for something bigger than themselves - they were playing for Diogo Jota.
Portugal's Martinez takes off Ronaldo when push comes to shove
TORONTO: When push came to shove with Portugal mired in a 1-1 draw against Croatia in their World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday (Jul 2), coach Roberto Martinez finally did what many had clamoured for all tournament - he took off Cristiano Ronaldo.
Spain ease past Austria with 3-0 World Cup win
LOS ANGELES: Spain coasted past Austria and into the World Cup last-16 on Thursday (Jul 2), thoroughly outclassing their opponents in a 3-0 knockout win with a brace from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header.
Portugal, Ronaldo survive late scare from Croatia at World Cup - ESPN
TORONTO — Gonçalo Ramos headed in a pass from Rafael Leão in stoppage time as Cristiano Ronaldo, who had earlier converted a penalty kick, watched from the bench while Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 on Thursday, ending Luka Modrić's fifth bid for a World Cup.