WORLD CUP DAILY: Portugal scrape by Croatia thanks to VAR | Pico gets ready to take on Messi | England's altitude test

Phil Egan brings you Friday’s World Cup Daily, as Portugal controversially book their place in the last 16 — a 94th-minute winner, VAR drama, and Cristiano Ronaldo on the scoresheet as Croatia are sent home.Next up, it’s Portugal v Spain in Dallas, plus Switzerland make history with their first knockout win since 1938, and Australia and Egypt eye a first ever World Cup knockout victory.We also look ahead to Cape Verde’s fairytale clash with Messi’s Argentina, the latest from England’s altitude planning for Mexico City, and a full night of LOI action — including live commentary of Shelbourne v Dundalk from Tolka Park.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join