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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

The new VAR rule which could feature at the World Cup for first time

VAR’s powers could be extended for the 2026 World Cup - (Getty Images)

Football’s lawmakers may grant Fifa its own VAR rulebook for next summer’s World Cup as they explore the possibility of allowing tournaments to run their own trials of new rules.

The International Football Association Board (Ifab) are looking into allowing short-term trials for tournaments, thus providing an alternative to the system that only allow measures to be introduce after they have been trialled in minor leagues or competitions.

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