Here's how VAR works in soccer, what plays can be reviewed and what's new at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The most controversial part of modern soccer, VAR, is bound to impact FIFA's biggest tournament, the World Cup..

Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, ...

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.

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 ...

Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over ...

A simple guide to how VAR works in soccer, what decisions can be reviewed and how video replay will be used during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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VAR has changed how soccer is officiated and it has new powers at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the video review system works.

English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship. After a demo last month, there will continue to be no VAR in the EFL next season, ...

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English Football League Championship clubs have rejected the opportunity to implement a video assistant referee (VAR) challenge system for the upcoming season. The proposed Football Video Support (FVS ...