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Major VAR Changes Set to Arrive for 2026 World Cup—Report
- FIFA is expanding VAR's powers for the 2026 World Cup to include rulings on second yellow cards and corner kick decisions, as reported by The Times.
- In response to criticism, VAR will trial extra authority to prevent glaring errors that could affect match outcomes during the World Cup.
- FIFA plans to submit proposed changes for VAR at the International Football Association Board's Annual Business Meeting in January.
- A new rule for players feigning injuries will also be trialed, requiring treatment cases to leave the pitch for two minutes before returning.
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The World Cup 2026 could run under new VAR rules. FIFA currently advises on an extended use of the video evidence.
FIFA chiefs are considering a major change to VAR rules, so the 2026 World Cup will have fewer refereeing errors.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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This revolution will certainly provide for discussions! According to reports, the Fifa wants to extend the powers of the VAR for the 2026 World Cup.
·Berlin, Germany
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IFAB intends to allow FIFA to prove in the summer tournament that the VAR will go in to value the corners. There is concern that there will be more waste of time.
·Spain
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution43% Left, 43% Center
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- 43% of the sources lean Left, 43% of the sources are Center
43% Center
L 43%
C 43%
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