VAR
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VAR can now erase a red card, but UEFA’s strangest rule only works one way
UEFA has expanded the situations in which VAR may intervene during its competitions, including clearly incorrect second yellow cards and…
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Swedish hero unknowingly carries his country into the knockouts
Ecuador and Sweden reached the Round of 32 on a night marked by a disputed…
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Ghana should’ve gotten a penalty: VAR fails again
England remain on course to reach the World Cup knockout stage, but a flat 0-0…
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Messi makes World Cup history amid penalty woe and VAR debate
Lionel Messi became the highest-scoring player in World Cup history during Argentina’s 1-0 win over…
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Why VAR refused to award France a penalty against Senegal
Kylian Mbappe was controversially denied a penalty by VAR in France’s opening World Cup 2026…
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Lionel Messi escapes red card as World Cup erupts in ‘rigged’ claims
Lionel Messi’s hat-trick for Argentina was overshadowed by a controversial unpunished challenge, sparking a debate…
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FIFA clears VAR Shaun Evans after “White power” gesture controversy at World Cup
World Cup VAR Shaun Evans has been cleared by FIFA after an investigation into a…
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FIFA’s 2026 World Cup referees set for biggest payday in tournament history
Referees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will earn a record $100,000 each, coinciding with…
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Major rule changes approved for 2026 World Cup, VAR powers expanded
Football’s lawmakers have approved major rule changes for the 2026 World Cup, expanding VAR powers…
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VAR gets more power: FIFA announces major World Cup rule shake-up
Fifa and IFAB have announced new VAR powers for the 2026 World Cup, allowing intervention…