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