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Croatia Says FIFA Still Silent on Controversial VAR Call That Knocked Them Out
Times of India Sports·Wednesday, 15 July 2026
Croatia has formally requested the VAR audio from the disallowed extra-time goal by Joško Gvardiol against Portugal at the 2026 World Cup, but FIFA has not responded. FIFA defended the offside decision using Connected Ball Technology, but Croatia's technical director Stipe Pletikosa has criticised the lack of transparency. Croatia called it the World Cup's most controversial VAR call.
Why It Matters
VAR controversies affect how fans and teams trust the fairness of football's biggest tournament, and FIFA's silence raises serious questions about accountability.
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