FIFA is reportedly expanding the powers of video assistant referees (VAR) for the 2026 World Cup to include rulings on second yellow cards and corner kick decisions.
What was once supposed to be a simple way to correct “clear and obvious” refereeing errors has evolved into one of the most divisive new additions to soccer. VAR continues to come under fire for time delays and head-scratching decisions across Europe’s top leagues, most recently when Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk’s goal against Manchester City was controversially disallowed.
