Portugal advances to World Cup Round of 16 with late goal against Croatia

Portugal advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 after securing a late victory against Croatia, which improved their market odds and emphasized Ronaldo's influence. Conversely, Croatia's tournament hopes were diminished following a disallowed goal against England. This incident triggered significant VAR controversy, raising ongoing concerns about the role of technology in sports and its potential impact on fairness and future tournament outcomes as teams face increasingly tougher opponents in the competition.