For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

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

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 game for clear and obvious errors or missed incidents.

Referee Adham Makhadmeh Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images England benefited from a contentious refereeing decision during their goalless group-stage draw with Ghana. When Thomas Tuchel’s side face DR Congo on Wednesday, they will hope the ...

MARK HALSEY has claimed VAR made a “clear error” in not awarding England a penalty against DR Congo. Harry Kane was convinced he was fouled by goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi during the clash

A video assistant referee (VAR) official has raised eyebrows for appearing to make a hand sign before Germany’s World Cup opening match against Curaçao in Houston on Sunday. The broadcast feed initially focused on the on-field crew before the camera showed the three officials who were assigned to handle reviews out of FIFA’s international broadcast center in Dallas.

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees.

A leading refereeing analyst has sparked controversy by claiming that Les Rouges defender Niko Sigur was fortunate to stay on the pitch during his side’s World Cup clash against South Africa. While the co-hosts secured a historic 1-0 victory to reach the knockout rounds,

The debate has intensified following Portugal’s dramatic World Cup victory over Croatia, where VAR dominated global headlines after four goals were disallowed, including a Croatian equaliser in the 103rd minute.