An assistant referee gives referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador the splash during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) In 2026 FIFA World Cup the semi-final between France and Spain produced several refereeing talking points before Spain secured a…
Referee Said Martinez of Honduras checks the VAR during the World Cup 32 soccer match between Belgium and Senegal in Seattle, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy) FIFA has introduced a significant change to its Video Assistant Referee (VAR) operations for the remainder of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, moving VAR officials into stadiums…
FIFA’s decision to name a full official Argentina squad for France’s 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals against Morocco has sparked debate among fans / Image: AP, X FIFA has confirmed the match officials for the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup France against Morocco, with the appointment immediately attracting attention after the governing body…
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 win over Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticized the official, but refused to blame entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place in the Round…