Croatia have challenged FIFA's use of ball-tracking technology after a controversial VAR decision ruled out a dramatic late equaliser against Portugal, calling it an "abuse of technology."

ESPN (IN) has the full 2026-27 Helmond Sport fixtures. Includes date, time and tv channel information for all Helmond Sport games.

All you need to know about the FIFA rule change Thomas Tuchel forced at the World Cup England vs Croatia issue: Before the Three Lions' opening group game against Croatia, boss Thomas Tuchel took issue with the positioning of the media during the national anthem.

Match referee Pedro Proenca wasted no time in showing Cameroon midfielder Alex Song a red card for his senseless foul on Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic

"This is what sets this World Cup apart. It's very complicated. All the games are going to be very difficult."

Portugal fans erupted with joy in the stadium, on the streets and even in packed Little Portugal bakeries as their team beat Croatia 2-1 in Toronto's last – and most dramatic – World Cup match on a sweltering night.

Why was Croatia's stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal disallowed? Here's how FIFA's semi-automated offside technology, VAR and the smart match ball detected a crucial touch.