Croatia HubCroatia has been eliminated from the World Cup after FIFA decided to disallow a goal by Mario Pašalić. The decision was made after a VAR review and the release of graphics that allegedly prove that Igor Matanović touched the ball.
What happened?
FIFA released graphics that allegedly prove that Igor Matanović touched the ball, but those graphics have raised more questions. Croatia's fans are in shock and are demanding an explanation for the decision.
Why is the decision so important?
FIFA's decision has significant consequences for Croatia, which is now eliminated from the World Cup. Fans and players are disappointed and are calling for changes in the way decisions are made.
How will Croatia recover?
Croatia will have to wait for the next World Cup to recover from this shocking decision. However, fans and players have already started thinking about the next steps and how they will qualify for the next tournament.
| Date | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Croatia - England | 2:4 |
| 2026-09-26 | Croatia - Czechia | - |
Croatia will soon face Czechia in the next qualifying match. Fans and players have already started preparing for that match and are hoping for a better result.
