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the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out

This high-tech ball was involved in one of the most dramatic moments in World Cup history

ATLANTA (AP) — It is called connected ball technology. And it was responsible for one of the most dramatic climaxes to a World Cup match ever. It canceled Croatia's late equalizer deep in added time against Portugal by detecting a touch that was undetectable to the naked eye and even video replays late Thursday.

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How the new World Cup ball helped knock Croatia out with use of technology

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Ball don't lie: How the World Cup match ball helped deny Croatia a dramatic equalizer vs. Portugal

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'He's my king' – Croatia fans' messages to Modric

Croatia fans give their messages to Luka Modric after he played his last World Cup game for his country.

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Croatia Eliminated From World Cup in Most Heartbreaking, Hair-Grazing Way Possible

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal reach round of 16 at World Cup as VAR denies Croatia’s late bid for equalizer

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Ronaldo Waves at Cheering Fans From Hotel Balcony After World Cup Victory

This footage captured by Instagram user @Maheenblues shows Ronaldo greeting fans from the balcony of the Delta Hotels Toronto.

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Ronaldo celebrates with Portugal fans from hotel balcony

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Croatia snicked off late on and Ronaldo finally scores knockout goal – World Cup Daily

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What is the official 2026 World Cup match ball? Meet the Trionda

A ball that needs to be charged before every match and can assist VAR on offsides calls? Say hello to the Trionda.

Vancouver turns its Science World museum into a giant 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup

It started with a whimsical idea. Why not transform the landmark Science World museum in Vancouver into a gigantic 17-story soccer ball for the World Cup?

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NASA sent a FIFA World Cup 2026 ball to the ISS so astronauts can test their footwork in zero-G

Soccer balls are tricky to design for proper spin. NASA highlighted how it is helping with FIFA ball design—and providing entertainment for ISS astronauts.

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A FIFA World Cup soccer ball reaches space for astronauts to study

NASA shared a video showing astronauts kicking around an official World Cup soccer ball on the space station. Here's what was going on.

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World Cup goals are way up. Is the ball to blame?

The 2026 World Cup has already seen the most goals scored in the history of the tournament.

2026 World Cup Golden Ball: Mbappé Favored to Win Player of the Tournament

Alongside the national pride, it's the players that make each World Cup special. Let's check out the odds for the Golden Ball (tournament's best player), as well as what to know about the early favorites,

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Portugal score late winner, then see Croatia's tying goal waved off

Goncalo Ramos scored the go-ahead goal for Portugal in second-half stoppage time -- then saw a potential equalizer for Croatia overturned by VAR moments later -- as the Portuguese moved on to the World Cup's round of 16 with a 2-1 victory in Toronto on Thursday.