How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology
Technology integration in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is under scrutiny following a pivotal VAR ruling during the Portugal versus Croatia match.
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The brief
Portugal secured a comeback win against Croatia after a stoppage-time goal by Ramos and a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo. The victory followed a controversial moment where a potential equalizer for Croatia was disallowed by officials.
Coverage from The Times of India, The Hindu, MSN, and espn.in emphasizes the role of technology in the outcome. Reporting highlights that FIFA officials utilized VAR to deny Croatia’s goal, with specific mention of cricket-derived technology used to verify the match events.
Observers are tracking the ongoing role of technical officiating in the tournament. Coverage does not yet specify how these specific technological applications will be utilized in future knockout stage matches.
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Quick answers
What was the result of the Portugal vs. Croatia match?
Portugal won following a stoppage-time goal from Ramos and a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo.
Why was the Croatian equalizer disallowed?
FIFA confirmed that VAR correctly denied the goal according to match officials.
What milestone did Cristiano Ronaldo reach?
He became the oldest scorer in World Cup knockout history.
What technology was used?
Reports indicate the use of VAR and technology adapted from cricket to verify the play.
Coverage (4)
- Portugal vs Croatia, FIFA World Cup Highlights: Ramos' stoppage time goal, Ronaldo's penalty seal comeback win The Hindu · 23h ago
- Ronaldo becomes oldest scorer in World Cup knockout history MSN · 23h ago
- How a cricket technology saved Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup dream against Croatia The Times of India · 23h ago
- FIFA: VAR correctly denied Croatia equaliser against Portugal espn.in · 23h ago
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