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'A robbery!' - Zlatan claims World Cup corruption over disallowed Croatia goal

A monumental VAR controversy overshadowed Portugal’s dramatic 2-1 World Cup knockout victory over Croatia, sparking furious allegations of corruption from Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The former striker, working as a media pundit, fiercely condemned the decision to disallow an injury-time Croatian equaliser, suggesting governing bodies engineered the outcome.

'Ronaldo is holding Portugal hostage' - Ibrahimovic delivers brutal criticism of CR7

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has questioned Cristiano Ronaldo's role in the Portugal national team, claiming the veteran forward is being picked out of nostalgia rather than merit. The former Sweden striker believes Goncalo Ramos has shown Portugal should move on after scoring the winner against Croatia.

'If the roles had been reversed' - Furious Modric blasts VAR after controversial defeat

Luka Modric criticised VAR after Croatia's World Cup exit to Portugal, insisting his side were unfairly treated following a controversial penalty and a disallowed equaliser. The Croatia captain questioned the consistency of officiating and suggested bigger nations receive more favourable decisions.

Portugal v Croatia: Round of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA defend VAR hair flick call as Portugal advance

FIFA have explained why Croatia's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal was ruled out after VAR intervened. Connected Ball Technology detected the slightest touch from Igor Matanovic in the build-up, allowing officials to confirm an offside offence and sending Portugal through while Croatia crashed out.

'Diogo is up there illuminating us' - Ronaldo pays tribute to Jota after Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo paid an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota after Portugal's dramatic World Cup win over Croatia. Wearing a shirt bearing Jota's old No.21 after the final whistle, the Portugal captain dedicated the victory to his late international team-mate.

Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

GOAL’s complete Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 viewing guide, including how to watch for free and without cable!

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
5	Germania Halberstadt	30	14	6	10	49	44	5	48	D L L L L
6	VfL Halle 96	30	13	7	10	68	45	23	46	D D D W W
7	Budissa Bautzen	30	12	9	9	57	46	11	45	L W D W D
8	VfB Krieschow	30	12	7	11	48	42	6	43	L D W W D
9	Empor Glauchau	30	11	7	12	46	52	-6	40	L D W W W

'A robbery!' - Zlatan claims World Cup corruption over disallowed Croatia goal

'Ronaldo is holding Portugal hostage' - Ibrahimovic delivers brutal criticism of CR7

'If the roles had been reversed' - Furious Modric blasts VAR after controversial defeat

FIFA defend VAR hair flick call as Portugal advance

'Diogo is up there illuminating us' - Ronaldo pays tribute to Jota after Portugal win

Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 TV Schedule

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