What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the ...
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How does VAR work? What to expect of Video Assistant Referee at the 2026 World Cup

The most controversial part of modern soccer, VAR, is bound to impact FIFA's biggest tournament, the World Cup..
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Revealed: The secrets to being an elite assistant referee

Darren Cann is the most experienced match official in Premier League history Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images In the days that followed his final Premier League game as an assistant referee in April ...