There was still a defender behind the ball when Iran scored the goal that seemed like it would get them a FIFA World Cup win on Friday night. Offside was called after a VAR review. The goal was disallowed.

Shoja Khalilzadeh scored in the third minute of stoppage time, putting Iran up 2-1 over Egypt and setting off pandemonium throughout the stadium. And then the most dreaded words in soccer were seen. VAR REVIEW.

Colombia and Portugal generated staggering ticket prices at the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, and the match lived up to the hype.

This start to the match perfectly reflects the qualities of both teams. We can already expect a great game!

Colombia appeared to have a game-winning goal in stoppage time against Portugal, but Davinson Sánchez was offside by the narrowest of margins.

The beautiful game would be very ugly if offside didn't exist. At the World Cup you'll see it often.

There’s already controversy! The final outcome in Group K ended with an incredible goal ruled out for Colombia, which did not go on the scoreboard because of an offside position.  Davinson Sánchez made it 1-0 in the closing minutes of the second half,

But in front of a pro-Colombia crowd that turned Hard Rock Stadium’s aqua seats yellow, Ronaldo was quiet in what turned out to be a scoreless draw between Portugal and Colombia on Saturday night in Miami.