Shaun Evans, an Australian video assistant referee, found himself in an unexpected controversy during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the BBC, a hand gesture he made on the tournament broadcast ...

The reason why the VAR call for Switzerland's controversial penalty in the 1-1 draw with Qatar wasn't shown on screen has been explained. On Saturday night, Switzerland got their 2026 World Cup ...

USA launched their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, thrashing Paraguay 4-1 to underline that the hosts cannot be overlooked in this edition. However, the biggest talking point was a rare VAR ...

We’re just one game into the FIFA World Cup 2026 but the conversation is already about VAR. In the Mexico vs South Africa game on Thursday night, where three red cards were shown, VAR assisted with ...

VAR is football's replay room, armed with multiple camera angles, slow-motion replays Referee Wilton Sampaio, of Brazil, show the red card to South Africa's Themba Zwane during the World Cup Group A ...

The 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, Thursday, with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa. The presence of 48 teams at the showpiece event isn’t the only thing new about the ...

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.

Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa delivered plenty of drama for an opening match at the World Cup. There were three red cards, an electric Estadio Azteca crowd and a refereeing display from ...

Sky is knocking 20% off its entire range of Glass TVs to mark the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Until June 17, shoppers can upgrade to the Sky smart TV that's 'designed for football' from £4.50 ...

20:09, Thu, Jun 11, 2026 Updated: 20:09, Thu, Jun 11, 2026 New rules for the 2026 World Cup Mandatory Hydration Breaks: To handle intense weather, official three-minute water breaks will take place ...

Considered the most iconic competition in the sport, the FIFA World Cup isn't often the testing ground for new rules. Yet with the game seemingly at a crossroads with the rapidly changing tactical ...