European Football · Friday, July 3, 2026
VAR saves Ronaldo, Modrić's Croatia exits
A controversial video decision denies Croatia a goal in the 2026 World Cup qualifying phase.
By Editorial team

Cristiano Ronaldo extends his dream of a World Cup in the United States after a decisive VAR intervention during the Portugal-Croatia qualifying match. The Croats are denied a late goal following video review, a blow for Luka Modrić and his teammates. This refereeing decision reignites the race for European qualification and keeps Ronaldo in contention for one final appearance on the world stage.