Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a thrilling Round of 16 match in Toronto. A heartbreaking Croatian equalizer in the 103rd minute was disallowed by VAR and the Trionda ball chip, marking a historic milestone in sports technology and securing Portugal's passage to the quarterfinals.
The Trionda ball technology was the main protagonist in the thrilling Portugal vs. Croatia match. A Croatian goal in the 102nd minute was disallowed thanks to a sensor detecting an imperceptible touch, sealing a 2-1 final score and sending the Portuguese to the Round of 16 against Spain.
Portugal secured a thrilling spot in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 after beating Croatia 2-1 with a header from Goncalo Ramos in added time. Cristiano Ronaldo equalized from the penalty spot, while a heartbreaking goal by Gvardiol was disallowed by VAR in the 102nd minute.
Croatia defeated Panama in Group I of the 2026 World Cup, eliminating the Central American side from the tournament. A defensive mistake proved decisive, while Luka Modric reached a historic milestone in his World Cup career.
The Three Lions kicked off their World Cup 2026 campaign with an emphatic victory in Dallas. Harry Kane scored twice to equal Gary Lineker as England's all-time World Cup top scorer with 10 goals, while Bellingham and Rashford completed the rout in an electrifying match.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 shapes up as one of the most thrilling matchdays of the World Cup 2026, featuring the highly anticipated debuts of Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal, England, and Néstor Lorenzo's Colombia. Four staggered matches promise excitement from afternoon through midnight.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
