FIFA have made a major VAR change for the World Cup quarter-finals following a series of controversial last-16 clashes. The governing body will now station VAR officials inside the stadium for every ...

Being a referee is a thankless job. Despite the necessity and complexity of the role, referees’ decisions continue to be heavily scrutinised. In the Round of 16 World Cup match between England and ...

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why. Egypt was eliminated from the tournament with a 3-2 loss to Argentina, after having ...

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U.S. men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman believes Folarin Balogun's red card suspension in the World Cup should not have been overturned. USA TODAY Sports Scottish FA scraps key match ...

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On the internet, they call it “the rule of cool.” The concept is simple. In sports, if a play is cool enough — a poster dunk, a buzzer-beating three-pointer, a one-handed catch straddling the sideline ...

Norway might not be thrilled with VAR once its quarterfinal match against England is through. Following the match, FIFA Media released a post on X debunking claims that the ball had hit the wire on ...

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over referee decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society “Life is unfair.” This was the first thing ...

Argentina announce 'National Football Teams Day' to celebrate dramatic 2026 World Cup victory over England The Argentine Football Association has officially declared July 15 as 'National Football ...

Data reveals a clear divide, with teams like Argentina and Mexico benefiting significantly As the tournament approaches its July 19 final, the debate continues over whether technology is helping or ...

England and Norway are currently playing out the quarterfinal clash of the 2026 World Cup. The match is currently in the second half, with England and Norway tied 1-1 after an entertaining opening 45 ...