VAR
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sportsNYC Mayor Mamdani Declares Egypt 'Robbed' in World Cup Loss to Argentina
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticized a controversial VAR decision that disallowed an Egypt goal in their 3-2 World Cup loss to Argentina, calling it a 'robbery.'
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sportsVAR Controversy Mars Argentina's World Cup Comeback Against Egypt
A video review disallowed a key Egyptian goal, enabling Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback in the World Cup Round of 16 and reigniting debate over officiating consistency.
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worldModrić's Final World Cup Act Ends in Croatian Defeat to Portugal
Luka Modrić, 40, likely played his final World Cup match as Croatia lost 2-1 to Portugal in the Round of 32 after a late VAR decision.
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sportsVAR Frame Error Ends Croatia's World Cup Campaign
A semi-automated offside ruling using incorrect imagery disallowed a crucial Joško Gvardiol goal, eliminating Croatia from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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sportsRamos Stoppage-Time Header Sends Portugal Past Croatia to Last 16
Goncalo Ramos scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 to set up a World Cup last-16 clash with Spain. Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first knockout-stage goal.
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financeCroatia’s VAR Exit Moves Crypto Markets at the 2026 World Cup
A marginal VAR offside call against Croatia not only decided a World Cup knockout match but also triggered real-time reactions in fan token valuations and decentralized prediction markets.
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sportsBelgium Stuns Senegal 3-2 in Historic World Cup Comeback
Belgium overcame a two-goal deficit with three late goals, including a 125th-minute penalty, to defeat Senegal in a dramatic Round of 32 match.
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sportsStoppage-Time Penalty Ends Senegal's 2026 World Cup Run Against Belgium
Senegal's World Cup campaign collapsed in stoppage time after a controversial VAR penalty decision allowed Belgium to advance from the Round of 32.