FIFA ties late Croatia goal to new ball-sensor tech, fueling World Cup VAR debate
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FIFA says Croatia’s stoppage-time equalizer against Portugal was ruled offside after its new Connected Ball Technology IMU sensors detected a tiny contact by Igor Matanović that reset the offside line, disallowing the goal and prompting ongoing controversy over VAR calls at World Cup 2026.
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