The VAR controversy led to questions being raised on FIFA's conduct of the world's biggest tournament. Image: Reuters FIFA have confirmed that a technical issue affected the VAR visuals during the ...

FIFA were forced to release a statement over a VAR fault after a controversial decision at the World Cup. Switzerland faced Qatar in their Group B opener on Saturday ...

FIFA chiefs have insisted former Newcastle midfielder Miguel Almiron WAS correctly booked after a VAR check – despite it apparently being against new VAR rules. World Cup regulations allow the ...

Paraguay winger Miguel Almiron was shown a yellow card for diving after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review for mistaken identity during Paraguay’s FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against the USA ...

The United States vs Paraguay match in Los Angeles, played in Group D of the 2026 World Cup, produced one of the most unusual early uses of VAR’s expanded powers. The incident involved Dutch referee ...

It didn't take long for the first significant VAR review of the 2026 World Cup. And it definitely won't be the last. USMNT defender Tim Ream was given a yellow card early in the second half of the ...

Video assistant referee (VAR) causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This FIFA World Cup, we take ...

As you watch or read about the World Cup, there's a good chance that you'll see someone talking about VAR. But what is it? VAR is the use of the video assistant referee to review decisions made in a ...

When you watch the 2026 World Cup this summer, you are going to see something familiar. A big play happens. Everyone stops as the referee walks over to a small screen on the sideline. Everyone watches ...