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.

VAR gains new powers at World Cup for fouls committed before ball is in play at set pieces

Video assistant referees (VAR) will have new powers to intervene at this summer's World Cup if fouls are committed ...

Soccer 101: What Is VAR and how does it work?

When a VAR check is underway, the referee on the field is in constant communication with the video official. In some cases, ...
The New York Times

Why referees hate VAR just as much as you do: ‘It felt like the walls were closing in’

Design: Kelsea Petersen/The Athletic; Photos: Paul Ellis/Getty Images, Ryan Pierce/Getty Images Graham Scott refereed in the Premier League for a decade before retiring in 2025 to return to his ...
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 ...
AOL

Former Premier League referee admits VAR is ‘not fit for purpose’

A former Premier League referee has said VAR is “not fit for purpose”, admitting the “price being paid for greater accuracy feels far too high”. Graham Scott refereed in the Premier League for over a ...

Who Is the Referee and VAR for UEFA Champions League Final PSG vs Arsenal?

The UEFA Champions League Final between PSG and Arsenal will see a Bundesliga referee officiating the game.