Croatia’s World Cup 2026 campaign ended in heartbreak as they fell 1-2 to Portugal in the Round of 16, with Petar Sučić left baffled by the match officials. The midfielder expressed frustration over three disallowed goals, including a dramatic late effort ruled out by VAR for an alleged touch by Lovre Matić, detected via the ball’s sensor chip. Sučić, while proud of his team’s resilience—especially in the second half—questioned the consistency of the decisions, urging clarity from referee Espen Eskås and his team. He noted Croatia’s dominance in spells and their belief in securing a win, only to be undone by controversial calls.
After the final whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo approached Sučić, offering consolation and perspective. The Portugal captain acknowledged the unpredictable nature of football and encouraged the young Croatian to stay positive. Sučić also addressed speculation about Luka Modrić’s future, emphasizing respect for the veteran’s decision and downplaying his own leadership ambitions. With multiple leaders in the squad, he stressed unity and collective support as Croatia’s foundation, despite the painful exit.
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