Croatia’s World Cup run ends after a late match-changing VAR decision overturns a seemingly dramatic moment. In the dying stages, Josko Gvardiol equalises in the 13th minute of stoppage time, triggering celebrations from both the Croatian players and their fans. The goal is then reviewed and VAR intervenes, ruling the strike offside due to an earlier infringement in the buildup. As a result, the equaliser is disallowed and the match outcome stands. The decision draws criticism from prominent former England player, who publicly condemns VAR’s intervention, characterising it as the worst decision ever. The reports focus on the sequence leading to the overturned goal—celebrations following Gvardiol’s strike, followed by VAR’s correction for an offside in the preceding phase of play—and note the reaction from players and commentators rather than providing additional tactical context or alternative explanations for the ruling.