Portugal HubThe Portugal national team beat Croatia 2-1 in the round of 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The game was marked by a controversial refereeing decision, which disallowed a Croatian goal in the dying minutes of the second half.
What happened?
The match was played in a dramatic manner, with Portugal winning 2-1 at the time of the incident that caused confusion and controversy among football commentators and spectators.
The refereeing decision
The referee, Espen Eskas from Norway, decided to disallow the Croatian goal after a review in the VAR booth. The decision was based on rule 11, which states that there is an offside if the ball accidentally deflects off a defender and the attacker gains an advantage from the irregular position.
Consequences of the decision
The disallowing of the Croatian goal was a blow to the team, which needed the win to advance in the competition. The Portugal national team, on the other hand, is in good form, with 3 wins in their last 5 games, and is confident for the next game.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | Croatia | 2-1 |
Next game
The Portugal national team will face Spain at home on 2026-07-06. It will be a tough game, but the team is prepared and confident to win.
The Portugal national team is on a 2-game winning streak and seeks to maintain the good form in the competition.
