Croatia's hopes of forcing extra time against Portugal were crushed in stoppage time at the FIFA World Cup 2026, when Josko Gvardiol's goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.

The dramatic intervention came in the closing moments of their knockout match in Toronto, with Croatia pushing for an equaliser that would have levelled the tie. Gvardiol appeared to have delivered, only for the video assistant referee to determine he had strayed beyond the last defender before the ball was played.

The decision proved fatal for Croatia's World Cup campaign, denying them the lifeline they needed at a critical moment and sending Portugal through to the next round.