The Vatreni faced a tough loss to Portugal and ended their World Cup run. Joško Gvardiol scored a goal in the 13th minute of stoppage time, but it was disallowed due to offside.

What happened?

Croatia had a great chance to force extra time, but the VAR review changed the outcome of the game. The Serbian commentator experienced the drama and his reaction is spreading among fans.

Why is this important for Croatia?

This loss means that Croatia is out of the tournament and will have to wait for the next World Cup to return to the scene.

What comes next?

Croatia will return to the field in September when they will play against the Czech Republic. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2026-06-17 | England | 4:2 | | 2026-09-26 | Czechia | - | Croatia will have to work on their form to get back to the top.