Portugal advances to World Cup round of 16 after controversial goal decision vs Croatia

Portugal secured a place in the World Cup 2026 round of 16 by beating Croatia 2-1. The match ended with a disputed late goal that was first allowed by VAR but later overturned after the referee consulted the ball‑tracking technology of the Adidas Connected Ball, sparking protests from Croatian players and fans.

Following the victory, Portugal held a closed training session at Centennial Park in Toronto and will travel to Dallas before facing Spain on Monday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, United States. The upcoming knockout match is scheduled for 14:00 local time (20:00 in Lisbon).