World Cup 2026: Egypt vs Iran - Shoja Khalilzadeh's injury time winning goal ruled out by VAR

Shoja Khalilzadeh's goal is ruled out by VAR in injury-time denying Iran automatic qualification into the round of 32, meaning they will have to wait on other results to see if they go through as one of the best third-placed sides.

BBC Sport
Hate #VAR. Iran had the goal in the net, 93rd minute, biggest moment of their footballing lives… given for an offside that's about the width of a gnat's wing. Get rid of it! #worldcup
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Discover how AI, referee cams, smart balls, 3D tracking and new boot technology are transforming football at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond.

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Brazil FA asks FIFA for 'consistent application' of VAR rules over disallowed Vinicius Jr goal

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7397617/2026/06/26/brazil-scotland-vinicius-jr-goal-world-cup-var/

#Soccer #VAR #SportsNews

Brazil FA asks FIFA for ‘consistent application’ of VAR rules over disallowed Vinicius Jr goal

Samir Xaud said in a letter that the decision "does not appear to be aligned with the philosophy adopted throughout the competition".

The Athletic

🚨 NEWS: Il Qatar diventa il laboratorio tecnologico della FIFA per i Mondiali 2026

Ecco i punti chiave in breve:
💡 Il Qatar ha silenziosamente trasformato i propri stadi in un banco di prova per le tecnologie che oggi definiscono il calcio globale. Sotto la superficie di una partita tradizional...

🚀 LINK: https://meteoraweb.com/news/il-qatar-diventa-il-laboratorio-tecnologico-della-fifa-per-i-mondiali-2026?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=auto_share

#mondiali2026 #var #fIFA #qatar #tecnologiaCalcio

World Cup 2026: Has VAR become a lottery?

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

BBC Sport
World Cup 2026: Has VAR become a lottery?

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

BBC Sport