Joe Hart: Spain's Disallowed Goal vs Austria Was Soft
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- Joe Hart analysed the ruling that disallowed Marc Cucurella's goal for Spain against Austria, citing a foul on Austrian goalkeeper Alexander Schlager during their last-32 tie in Los Angeles, and assessed the call as soft.
- The match was part of FIFA World Cup 2026, with the disputed decision occurring in the knockout stage between Spain and Austria.
Why it matters: A soft foul call on a goalkeeper nullified a Spain goal in a World Cup 2026 knockout match, with Hart's criticism spotlighting how marginal officiating decisions against goalkeepers can decide goals in high-stakes tournament football.
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