Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part ...

In this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time when ...

The offside rule is confusing for those watching soccer (world football) for the first time. It can be even more confounding ...

A North Texas native who began refereeing local youth games at age 13 has etched her name in soccer history, serving as part ...

Despite the frustration, Spain stayed focused, with Ferran Torres netting the decisive goal in the 106th minute. Spain's ...

Spain emerged victorious in the 2026 World Cup final, defeating Argentina 1-0 to stand at the apex of the football world. The ...

AI Fake Videos Exploit World Cup Refereeing Controversies AI-generated fake videos spread misinformation, complicating ...

Now that the World Cup is over, let's evaluate all the things that FIFA did differently. Which new features earned A's, and ...

On the pitch, controversial refereeing gets fans going, off the pitch, scandals involving billions of dollars get the world ...

The United States, Mexico, and Canada co-hosted the nearly six-week tournament. NPR's team of journalists who covered the ...

Alan Shearer proposed a rule change during the World Cup final to help combat grappling at corner kicks. Spain defeated ...

The FIFA World Cup has always been far more than a football tournament. It is the world’s greatest sporting spectacle, ...