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The Portugal national team beat Croatia in the World Cup round of 16, but the win was marred by controversy. Zlatan Ibrahimović, a Swedish football legend, slammed the referee's decision, calling the disallowed Croatian goal a 'robbery'.
What happened?
Croatia scored a late equalizer, but the referee disallowed the goal for offside after consulting VAR. Ibrahimović said he didn't see any irregularity in the goal and that the referee's decision was a 'robbery'.
Why is this important for Portugal?
The Portugal national team is through to the World Cup quarterfinals and needs to stay focused to advance in the competition. The controversy surrounding the refereeing decision can affect the team's confidence and put pressure on the players.
What's next?
The Portugal national team will play against Spain in the World Cup quarterfinals. Before that, the team has a match against Wales at home on September 24, 2026.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | Congo DR | 1-1 |
| September 24, 2026 | Wales | - |
The Portugal national team is in good form, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 games. The team needs to maintain consistency to advance in the competition.
