What is VAR in soccer? Explaining how the 'video assistant referee' works at the 2026 World Cup.

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

The Problem With VAR at the 2026 World Cup Isn’t the Technology—It’s Who Interprets It

The video assistant referee system, or VAR, has led to some controversial calls at the 2026 World Cup. Here’s why.

At the World Cup, has 'VAR' gone too far? Some fans say it's ruining the tournament

During this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time ...
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Video review has become the story of the World Cup for all the wrong reasons

It’s a great idea on paper – but VAR has become a byword for long reviews and questionable officiating.
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How does VAR work? What to expect of Video Assistant Referee at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup will be the third such quadrennial tournament to utilize the video replay review system officially known as Video Assistant Referee, or VAR for short. If you were to take a poll ...

What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

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

Who is Ivan Barton, the referee for France vs. Spain at the World Cup?

Ivan Barton will take charge of France vs Spain Luke Hales/ The Athletic has live coverage of France vs Spain in the 2026 ...
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Qatari referee appointed to FIFA World Cup 2026 final officiating team

Doha: Qatari referee Khamis Al Marri will be part of the officiating team for Sunday s FIFA World Cup final between Argentina ...