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

Carlos Queiroz said that the VAR “was on vacation” and “went for coffee” after two key incidents went against his Ghana team ...

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

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.

Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and ...

It was another weekend of Premier League football dominated by video assistant referees (VAR). Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta went on an extraordinary rant after his side’s 1-0 defeat by Newcastle ...

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil proclaimed: “What is the point in VAR?” His side felt aggrieved after yet more decisions proved vital in defeat at Fulham. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe labelled a penalty ...

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has brought increased scrutiny, debate and controversy around officiating decisions. Currently, the league is commonplace across Europe, with many leagues ...

The video assistant referee (VAR) is one of the most controversial aspects of soccer today. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will again take center stage, providing the final word on many of each ...

The Video Assistant Referee is a qualified referee who watches the match in the VAR Hub at Stockley Park. They have a variety of screens and camera angles and the ability to watch slow-motion replays ...

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