[ad_1] FIFA’s anti-discrimination watchdog partner Fair has called for the removal of a video review official at the FIFA World Cup after he appeared to make a hand gesture that resembles a symbol associated with white supremacist groups.The issue arose during Germany’s opening match against Courao on Sunday when the official broadcast briefly showed a…
[ad_1] Braille Embolo replaces the resulting penalty. And the VAR visual is missing. FIFA has issued an explanation following the controversial VAR incident that overshadowed Switzerland’s dramatic 1-1 draw against Qatar at the 2026 World Cup, insisting that a temporary technical glitch only affected the on-screen graphics and not the review process itself.The governing body…
[ad_1] Tim Ream of the United States (AP Photo) The United States initiated them. FIFA World Cup campaign with a stunning 4-1 win over Paraguay at the SoFi Stadium on Saturday, but the match will also be remembered for a crucial VAR decision involving veteran defender Tim Ream.The incident came to light in the second…
[ad_1] Khalisu Madau and Vaibhu Suryavanshi New Delhi: During the opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, football fans at the packed Mexico City Stadium were divided. The moment had nothing to do with the three red cards that dominated Mexico v South Africa.Instead, it was the South African players’ surprised reactions after the…
[ad_1] FIFA is enhancing offside calls for the 2026 World Cup with advanced semi-automated VAR technology, providing real-time audio alerts for quick decisions. (Photo/Agency) Ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, the game’s governing body has introduced a new, state-of-the-art semi-automated system for video assistant referees (VARs) to make offside decisions faster. This will give…