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Croatia eliminated after ball sensor disallows goal

Published 3 July 2026

Croatia has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a stoppage-time equalizer was controversially disallowed by video review, a decision driven by sensor technology inside the match ball. The incident occurred Thursday in Toronto during a round of 32 match against Portugal, which Portugal won 2-1.

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