Late VAR drama as Croatia denied equaliser

In a dramatic World Cup knockout match held in Toronto, Croatia was denied a last-minute equalizer against Portugal when defender Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review. The decision sparked controversy as the goal would have leveled the score in the dying moments of the game, leaving Croatian players and fans frustrated. The incident highlights the increasing influence of video assistant referees in high-stakes international tournaments, where marginal offside calls can determine the outcome of crucial matches.