World Cup: FIFA makes major VAR decision ahead England vs Argentina
- FIFA will deploy an on-site VAR team for the England vs. Argentina World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, acting as backup for potential technical or communication difficulties.
- Previously, VAR operations functioned exclusively from a central hub at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas, regardless of match venue. Organising Committee member Dan Hunt noted the on-site deployment provides added support.
- FIFA faces criticism regarding inconsistent VAR decisions, with over seven million petitioners alleging "bias" toward Argentina and Lionel Messi. The Egyptian Football Association previously filed a complaint following their 3-2 defeat to Argentina.
- Critics have fumed at the 3pm local kick-off time, calling it "ridiculous," while Kane told ITV England faces a tactical team that knows how to "buy fouls" and slow the game down.
- The winner of Wednesday's match will face Spain on Sunday at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey, as England seeks to move past previous semi-final exits including their eight-year loss to Croatia in Moscow.
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World Cup: FIFA makes major VAR decision ahead England vs Argentina
World football governing body, FIFA, has made a key video assistant referee, VAR decision ahead of the much anticipated World Cup semi-final match between England and Argentina. The match will be played in Atlanta on Wednesday. FIFA has opted to deploy an on-site VAR team for this high-profile encounter. Previously, the VAR team had been functioning […] World Cup: FIFA makes major VAR decision ahead England vs Argentina
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