Mission Creep: FIFA's Embrace of Technology Backfires in Controversy-Riven World Cup

Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversial World Cup

If FIFA President Gianni Infantino imagined his embrace of technology might finally put an end to disputes over refereeing decisions, the World Cup would have disabused him of the notion. The use of technology has been at the heart of every major controversy at the tournament, including the saga around the red card for Folarin […]

Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Technology's integration into World Cup refereeing has ignited significant controversy and debate. VAR interventions have led to numerous disputes and accusations of unfairness. Coaches and players express frustration over inconsistent application and perceived over-reach. FIFA officials defend the technology's role in correcting clear errors. Fans voice their displeasure through boos, indicating growing dissatisfaction with the system.

Fifa’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Technology has been at the centre of every major controversy at the tournament, including the Folarin Balogun red-card saga that even drew in US president Donald Trump.