The Croatian Football Association is considering submitting an official report to FIFA after the defeat of Portugal (1:2) in the 1/16 finals of the World Cup 2026. RMC Sport informs about this.

Croatia respects that Zlatko Dalic's team wasted the chance to make it to the next round through the low, super-judgemental decisions of the judges. Josko Guardiola's goal was the most exciting one.. The take was canceled after the technology of the connected ball was handed over, which was fixed by Igor Matanovich’s dot before the strike, which led to the final position of the game.

In addition, the Croatian side is not happy with the recognition of a penalty at the goal of their team after a VAR review. The federation has decided that the arbitrator noted that he was not able to reject the recommendation to watch this episode.

Croatian Football Union's riverman Tomislav Patsak confirmed that the organization has already sent a letter to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In his words, claims arise not only from the referee’s decision, but also from the VAR process itself.

The federation also insists that the episode with Guardiola's goal is in accordance with both the rules and the spirit of football, since, in their opinion, Matanovic's handing over did not actually happen, given the ball sensor.