The FIFA World Cup: Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has backed the continued use of VAR in football but suggested that offside decisions should be judged primarily by the position of a player’s feet rather than other body parts.

As one of the European powers at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Portugal barely survived a thrilling battle with 2018 finalists Croatia, winning 2-1 on a late Goncalo Ramos winner.

Speaking after the match, Luka Modric claimed that Croatia deserved better, especially after their second-half performance.

From jubilation to heartbreak in a matter of moments for Croatia. Just as it looked like Croatia had staved off elimination with an extra-time goal to tie the match at two, it was taken away by VAR after it was ruled to be offside thanks to a minuscule touch by Igor Matanović that ended up costing his side the goal.

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There was a hugely dramatic finish to Egypt and Iran's 1-1 draw in Seattle, including an unusual - and tight - VAR offside call