Wider VAR scope and more countdowns for World Cup

Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer's World Cup.

28 Feb, 13:13 — 28 Feb, 13:23

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Why this matters

The introduction of VAR in football has been a contentious topic, aiming to reduce clear and obvious errors but often criticized for disrupting game flow and consistency. This expansion of VAR's scope, alongside countdowns, reflects ongoing efforts by football's governing bodies to refine its application and combat persistent issues like time-wasting, which can impact the fairness and enjoyment of matches.

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Key entities

World CupMajor international football tournament Video Assistant Referee (VAR)Football officiating technology FIFAInternational football governing body

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First report: Yahoo · 28 Feb, 13:13|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 10m|Window: 10m

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