Colombia and Portugal were deadlocked at zero in one of the most thrilling 2026 FIFA World Cup matches when a cross from Colombia whipped into Portugal’s box.
Davinson Sánchez of Colombia read the pass perfectly the whole way to the far post and used his head to smash the ball into the back of Portugal’s net. The goal was in stoppage time, Colombia and its fan base were in rapture, and the game appeared to be won.
That is until the head referee of the match changed everything.
Sánchez was ruled offside, and soccer fans around the globe couldn’t believe it. It appeared that Sánchez was right next to his Portugal opponent when the ball was kicked by his teammate, and there was no way the goal was being called off.
