FIFA adds on-site VAR backup for remaining World Cup matches amid growing fury and fears over technical breakdowns
FIFA has introduced an additional layer of VAR protection for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, placing video officials inside stadiums while retaining its centralised review operation in Dallas. Referee Ilgiz Tantashev refers to VAR before awarding a penalty to France. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters) The adjustment comes during a period of intense scrutiny…
