'World Cup's most controversial VAR call': Croatia says FIFA still won't answer audio request

Croatia says FIFA has not responded to its ceremonial petition for the VAR audio down Joško Gvardiol's disallowed extra-time extremity against Portugal astatine the 2026 World Cup. While FIFA defended the offside determination utilizing Connected Ball Technology, Croatian officials reason greater transparency is needed. Technical manager Stipe Pletikosa besides criticised FIFA's broader tourney absorption and refereeing standards.