World Cup offside rule and VAR usage, explained

This everything you need to know about the World Cup’s offsides rule.

What is VAR? Soccer's video review system explained for World Cup

VAR has changed how soccer is officiated and it has new powers at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the video review system ...

What is 'Snicko'? World Cup VAR drama explained after Croatia chaos

What is 'Snicko'? World Cup VAR drama explained after Portugal vs Croatia chaos - Cricket-style technology used to rule out ...

VAR, timewasting and subs - World Cup law changes explained

The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.
ESPN

VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?

The video assistant referee (VAR) is one of the most controversial aspects of soccer today. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will again take center stage, providing the final word on many of each ...
Opinion

World Cup's new rules explained: VAR for corners, no GK 'timeouts,' red card for covering your mouth

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has made some big changes to soccer ahead of the World Cup. But what do they mean?
The New York Times

VAR decisions to be explained on-screen at Euro 2024 stadiums

UEFA has announced that more detailed VAR explanations will be part of officiating changes introduced at this summer’s European Championship in an attempt to improve clarity around decisions. Big ...
The New York Times

Trials of VAR alternative with ‘coach’s challenge’ extended by IFAB

Trials of Football Video Support (FVS), a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) alternative which sees managers able to make two ‘coach’s challenges’ in a game, have been expanded by the International ...