2026 World Cup: Croatia's potential game-tying goal called back thanks to sensor chip embedded in the game ball

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A sensor chip embedded in the game ball confirmed an offside call during the 2026 World Cup match, negating Croatia's potential game-tying goal and securing Portugal's 2-1 victory.

An offside call in stoppage time — with the incriminating touch by Igor Matanović confirmed by the ball's sensor — led to a 2-1 win for Portugal.