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England vs DR Congo VAR Review: The Penalty England Should Have Had
England are through to the last 16 of the World Cup, but their 2 to 1 win over…
Narek Smbatyan is the creator and lead analyst of The VAR Verdict. Driven by a passion for the technicalities of the sport, Narek provides a deep dive into the Laws of the Game to make sense of football’s most debated moments. By meticulously reviewing VAR protocols and officiating standards, The VAR Verdict serves as a bridge between the complex rulebook and the fans who live for the game.
International
England are through to the last 16 of the World Cup, but their 2 to 1 win over…
International
The Round of 32 gave us three very different refereeing stories. Brazil survived Japan with a late winner…
International
🔄 World Cup Update: The knockout stage has now produced several major refereeing controversies and changed our rankings.…
World Cup 2026
Brazil won the match, but the refereeing debate did not end with the final whistle. After Brazil’s 3-0…
World Cup 2026
How Much Do World Cup Referees Earn? FIFA Match Fees, Salaries and Bonuses Explained When football fans discuss…
World Cup 2026
FIFA selected 52 referees for the World Cup, but not every official has been used as the main…
World Cup 2026
Miguel Almirón’s red card against Türkiye became one of the biggest refereeing stories of the World Cup because…
World Cup 2026
The World Cup 2026 group stage has already delivered major refereeing talking points: a disputed Mbappé penalty appeal,…
Champions League
Every time UEFA announces referee appointments for a Champions League semi-final or FIFA reveals a World Cup referee…
Premier League
A 95th-minute West Ham equaliser against Arsenal was ruled out after VAR advised Chris Kavanagh to review a…