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 ...

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This summer’s World Cup will have a very different feel. Not just because it has expanded to 48 teams, but also because there are a number of rule changes coming into force at the tournament. Those ...

VAR will have a bigger role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but its influence will still be tightly controlled. The technology has always divided fans. Everyone wants clear mistakes corrected, but nobody ...

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system has undergone a significant expansion to ensure greater fairness on the pitch. Officials will now be empowered to intervene in several new scenarios, including ...

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VAR is one of the most talked-about parts of modern soccer. Sometimes it helps fix an obvious mistake. Sometimes it leaves fans staring at the referee with no idea what is happening. And sometimes it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new Video Assistant Referee (VAR) protocol ahead of the 2026 ...

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