Argentina ranks second in VAR decisions favouring them, fueling debate over controversial World Cup calls despite FIFA denying any bias The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) continues to divide opinion ...

With cries of malfeasance and injustice over referee decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society “Life is unfair.” This was the first thing ...

Switzerland were left with 10 men against Argentina after Breel Embolo, left, received a second yellow card for simulation Uefa has told its video assistant referees (VARs) they must not consider ...

It seems to have become part of the World Cup viewing experience: You're watching the game. Your team makes a goal. You celebrate — tentatively — because before you know it, VAR, the video assistant ...

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part ...

Being a referee is a thankless job. Despite the necessity and complexity of the role, referees’ decisions continue to be heavily scrutinised. In the Round of 16 World Cup match between England and ...

The referee situation for England and Argentina's 2026 World Cup semifinal match is far from ordinary. The two countries have a political history with each other that may be able to affect matchday ...

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When England meet Argentina in their World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, the referee may be watched as closely as the players. Fifa's appointment of the American official Ismail Elfath, ...

Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina will be located inside the stadium following a decision by FIFA. The VAR officials will now be on-site for the final ...

FIFA have ruled that Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will now be placed on-site amid growing criticism. The governing body have moved to take the officials away from their Dallas-base and have them ...

While there were several unsavoury aspects of World Cup 2026, the football itself was thrilling - and the Premier League could learn a thing or two FourFourTwo Leandro Paredes causes brawl during Boca ...