Huge VAR call prolongs Ronaldo's last dance but ends Modric's

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal side survived a major VAR intervention that denied Croatia a late equaliser, keeping Portugal in the World Cup and ending the tournament for Croatia and veteran midfielder Luka Modric. The VAR review overturned what would have been a crucial late goal for Croatia, sealing Portugal's progression. The result brought an end to Modric's World Cup campaign while extending Ronaldo's participation in what is likely his final tournament.