Record 18 Minutes of Stoppage Time Added at 2026 World Cup

Record-Breaking Stoppage Time Set in Portugal vs. Croatia World Cup Match

A new FIFA World Cup record was set during the Portugal vs. Croatia Round of 32 match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

A total of 18 minutes and 51 seconds of stoppage time was added to the second half, marking the longest added time ever recorded in a single period of a World Cup match.

Norwegian referee Espen Eskås initially signaled 10 minutes of added time at the end of the match, but the game was extended further due to several interruptions.

Croatia defender Joško Gvardiol appeared to equalize in the 90+14th minute, but the goal was disallowed for offside after a VAR review.

The match ended with a 2–1 victory for Portugal, sending the Portuguese side through to the next round.

The previous record was set during the England vs. Iran match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, when 14 minutes and 3 seconds of stoppage time were added to the second half.