Cândido Costa nearly arrested and Croatia protest Portugal World Cup win

Cândido Costa had a brush with Miami police before Colombia match

Ex-Portugal international Cândido Costa was nearly arrested during the World Cup before Portugal's group-stage match against Colombia in Miami (1). The former Porto and Braga man, now a TV pundit, found himself in a tense situation that could have escalated badly. Details remain scarce beyond the near-arrest, but it was a close call for a familiar face in Portuguese football.

Croatia filed a formal VAR complaint after Portugal loss

Croatia have lodged an official complaint to FIFA over VAR decisions in their round of 32 defeat to Portugal at the World Cup (2). The Croatian federation is questioning the officiating after your team knocked them out. No word from FIFA yet on whether the complaint will be reviewed. Either way, the result stands.

Pedri called the World Cup final date 13 months ago, after losing to Portugal

Spain's Pedri knew. After losing the Nations League final to Portugal, he posted the date 19 07 2026. That is this Sunday, the World Cup final. He is playing in it with Spain against Brazil (3). The post went up 13 months ago. Portugal beat Spain in that Nations League final, and now Pedri has his shot at a bigger trophy on the date he predicted.

England vs Argentina rivalry resumes at this World Cup

England and Argentina meet for the sixth time in World Cup history, a fixture that always carries extra weight (5). For Portugal fans watching the tournament play out, it is the kind of match worth tuning into. No love lost between those two.

Fan reactions

Portuguese fans have not missed the irony of Marc Cucurella's World Cup form. A Reddit post noted the Spain left-back has not been dribbled past once in five World Cup matches, including Spain's round of 16 win over Portugal (link). For a player often mocked at club level, his tournament has been quietly outstanding, and it stings a little more given who knocked you out.