VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?

VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.
Los Angeles Times

When it comes to contesting calls, there’s no argument that soccer is king

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Soccer is the only major U.S. team sport where players openly argue calls with referees without risking immediate ...
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League takeaways: Daire Ó Baoill’s study, referee positioning, having a pop, and the absence of big swings so far

In swinging the left leg at a half opening for goal, Daire Ó Baoill took a bang that required him to go off for a moment’s treatment. As he was coming up the Ballyshannon sideline towards the middle ...
USA Today

Referee cameras to debut at FIFA Club World Cup games. Fans get to see through refs' eyes

MIAMI – One unique way the FIFA Club World Cup will appeal to fans this summer is the introduction of the referee camera, which will provide viewers with point-of-view action they’ve never seen before ...
Phys.org

Referee decisions in soccer frequently overturned following VAR-assisted review: No external influences found

In an analysis of a video-assisted, pitch-side review of soccer (UK football) referee calls in the English Premier League, referees overturned their original call 95% of the time. However, these ...