VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?

VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.
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Every word of VAR check for West Ham's disallowed goal as audio released from Arsenal controversy

West Ham have been granted their wish for PGMOL to release the referee’s communications with VAR after the Hammers controversially had an equaliser chalked off against Arsenal. Callum Wilson thought ...

Soccer 101: What Is VAR and how does it work?

When a VAR check is underway, the referee on the field is in constant communication with the video official. In some cases, ...
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Napoli anger at referee and VAR: ‘It’s absurd and embarrassing’

Napoli director Giovanni Manna lashed out at the ‘absurd, embarrassing’ decision to disallow a goal in their 2-1 defeat to Atalanta. ‘Why did VAR not intervene?’ The Partenopei were leading 1-0 in ...
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FIFA World Cup 2026: VAR to check for fouls before set-pieces that result in goals

Under the revised rules, the techonolgy can now be used to check if an attacking players commit clear fouls before the ball ...

VAR review: UCL ref got the Mendes-Madueke call right, but it was close

There were a number of controversial decisions made in Saturday's UCL final. Andy Davies breaks down each of the calls, ...

Celtic penalty award at Motherwell: Referee wrong to issue match-winning spot-kick after VAR check, rule SFA panel

Fir Park result dented Hearts title hopes heading into the final weekend of the season; referee John Beaton was put under ...

Every word from VAR for disallowed goal in Arsenal controversy twist

Every word of VAR check for West Ham's disallowed goal as audio released from Arsenal controversy - Key decision handed Gunners huge Premier League title boost ...