Portugal HubThe Portugal national team won the match against Croatia 2-1 and the referee cancelled a Croatian goal in the second half's extra time.
What happened?
The match between Croatia and Portugal in the round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup ended in a dramatic way for the Croats, with a goal cancelled in the second half's extra time.
Portugal was winning the match 2-1 at the time of the play that generated confusion and controversy among football commentators and spectators.
Why was the decision correct?
Former football referee and commentator Wallace Valente says the decision was correct, citing rule 11 to justify the conduct of Norwegian referee Espen Eskas.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Portugal 1-1 Congo DR |
What comes next?
The Portugal national team is unbeaten in the last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
The next match of the Portugal national team will be against Wales, at home, on 2026-09-24.
The technology used in the 2026 World Cup, such as the Fifa sensor in the ball, helped the referees make the correct decision.
