Croatia lodge FIFA complaint over 'abuse of technology' after controversial World Cup exit against Portugal
Croatia has filed a formal complaint with FIFA regarding the use of VAR technology during their World Cup exit against Portugal. The team disputes a disallowed goal that was overturned based on microscopic data from the match ball's sensors.
Luka Modric - Getty Mohamed Saeed Mon, 6 July 2026 at 7:13 pm UTC · 3 min read Protest against VAR intervention Croatia’s World Cup journey ended in the most bitter fashion imaginable, as a 2-1 defeat to Portugal was sealed by a decision that has left the nation in shock. Following the final whistle, the HNS moved quickly to lodge a formal complaint with FIFA, alleging an "abuse of technology" that they believe unfairly cost them a place in the knockout rounds.
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