The Independent

Uefa issues fresh statement on use of VAR after World Cup controversy

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BBC

Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs

VAR was first used at a World Cup in 2018 and introduced in the Premier League for the 2019-20 season Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear ...
Wall Street Journal

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The Conversation

How VAR is changing soccer – and its referees

Being a referee is a thankless job. Despite the necessity and complexity of the role, referees’ decisions continue to be heavily scrutinised. In the Round of 16 World Cup match between England and ...
Outlookindia

VAR In The Spotlight: Investigating Claims Of Favoritism For Lionel Messi's Argentina At The FIFA World Cup 2026

Data reveals a clear divide, with teams like Argentina and Mexico benefiting significantly As the tournament approaches its July 19 final, the debate continues over whether technology is helping or ...
Wired

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. Egypt was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Argentina, after having ...
Outlookindia

What Is FIFA's New VAR Rule? Why Breel Embolo Became The First World Cup Player Sent Off Under It?

Embolo was dismissed in the 72nd minute following a VAR review that exposed a clear act of simulation. Initially, the referee had issued a yellow card to Argentina’s Leandro Paredes for a perceived ...
Los Angeles Times

How VAR, a system designed to correct errors, became this World Cup’s biggest villain

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as.com

Switzerland vs. Argentina VAR controversy explained after Murat Yakin calls decision “unbelievable”

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Indiatimes

FIFA makes major VAR change for remainder of World Cup 2026 after teams raise furious refereeing complaints

FIFA has introduced a significant change to its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations for the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving VAR officials into stadiums for every remaining match ...
Reuters

Egypt FA criticises VAR after dramatic World Cup defeat by Argentina

July 8 (Reuters) - The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised refereeing decisions in Egypt's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent ...