Croatia file FIFA complaint over Portugal's last-16 win

Croatia file FIFA complaint over your team's last-16 win

Croatia are not letting this go. They have filed a formal complaint with FIFA over their round of 16 elimination against Portugal, questioning the VAR decisions that went your way (2). No details yet on which specific calls they are disputing, but the Croatian federation wants answers.

Pedri called his shot, 13 months ago

Pedri knew. After Portugal beat Spain in the Nations League final, the Spanish midfielder wrote down a date: 19-07-2026 (3). Thirteen months later, Spain are in the World Cup final. Marca are calling it Pedri's prophecy fulfilled.

Cândido Costa nearly arrested before Colombia match

Former Portugal international Cândido Costa came close to getting arrested before your team's group-stage match against Colombia at the World Cup (1). The incident has only come to light now. Details are thin, but it is a strange footnote to Portugal's tournament.

Fan reactions

Portuguese fans are finding some dark humour in the Cucurella stat making the rounds on Reddit, not dribbled past once in five World Cup matches, including against Portugal in the round of 16. The thread has become a quiet gathering point for supporters still processing the Dallas exit. See the discussion.