What is VAR in Soccer? Video Review Rules Explained for 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 ...

What is VAR? Soccer's video review system explained for World Cup

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

How controversial VAR calls have defined two title battles

Two games, two potentially title-defining stoppage time video assistant referee moments. On Sunday in the Premier League, West Ham saw their equalising goal against Arsenal ruled out for a foul by ...
ESPN

VAR review: Should Arsenal have gotten second penalty vs. Atleti?

Video assistant referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but also in the UEFA Champions League. So, how are decisions made and are they correct? This season, we take a look at the ...
ESPN

VAR review: Bayern wronged by penalty award in UCL goal fest?

Video assistant referee (VAR) causes controversy every week whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This season, we take a look ...
Sky

EFL clubs reject VAR system

English Football League (EFL) clubs have opposed bringing in a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship. After a demo last month, there will continue to be no VAR in the EFL next season, ...
Sky Sports

EFL clubs oppose introduction of VAR challenge system in the Championship

EFL clubs have opposed the introduction of a VAR challenge system for managers in the Championship. Sky Sports News understands the PGMO provided a demonstration about how it would work at last ...
Cult of Mac

Let there be light: First iPhone variable-aperture camera enters production

Supply chain manufacturers have begun producing components for the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture camera system, according to a new report. It marks a significant milestone ahead of the device’s ...
Sky

Survey reveals three quarters of fans oppose use of VAR - as majority believe it has killed joy of Premier League

The use of VAR is opposed by 75% of Premier League fans, a survey has revealed. The poll of nearly 8,000 supporters, just over half of whom attend more than 15 home games a season, found that more ...
The New York Times

Three in four Premier League fans want VAR scrapped, new survey finds

The latest FSA survey also found that nine out of ten Premier League fans believe VAR has made football less enjoyable. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images Three out of four Premier League fans want to scrap ...
BBC

75% of fans oppose VAR in Premier League, says FSA

Three-quarters of fans of Premier League clubs are against the use of the video assistant referee, according to a survey by the Football Supporters' Association. Just under 8,000 fans responded to the ...