Croatia says VAR decision robbed them in World Cup win over Portugal

A Yahoo Sports column argued that Croatia was unfairly denied a decisive goal against Portugal after a VAR review nullified the strike due to a minimal sensor contact. The piece warned that reliance on ultra‑precise technology could undermine the emotional core of the sport and highlighted the incident as a defining controversy of the tournament.

In a separate CBS Sports segment, analysts enthusiastically praised Croatian players, claiming they are born with superior technique. They cited Luka Modrić and Mateo Kovačić as examples and challenged fellow commentators to name any Croatian with poor ball skills, underscoring the high regard for Croatia’s football talent worldwide.