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Egypt reach World Cup 2026 knockout stage after dramatic Iran draw at Seattle’s Lumen Field as Iran wait

Egypt secured a place in the World Cup 2026 knockout stage with a 1-1 draw against Iran at Lumen Field in Seattle. An early goal, a saved penalty and a stoppage-time effort ruled out by VAR shaped a tense Group G finale, leaving Iran to wait on other third-place results. The match underlined Egypt’s resilience and Iran’s frustration after three draws

27.06.2026

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Jude Bellingham avoids red card against Ghana under FIFA mouth-covering rule at World Cup 2026

Jude Bellingham was not sent off in England’s draw with Ghana despite covering his mouth while speaking to Jordan Ayew. FIFA’s new rule punishes the gesture only when it is linked to confrontation, threats or hidden abuse, and neither the referee nor VAR found that threshold in this case

24.06.2026

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Queiroz criticizes VAR after Ghana and England draw 0-0, Ghana keeps Group L qualification hopes alive

Carlos Queiroz sharply criticized VAR after Ghana and England drew 0-0 at the 2026 World Cup. Ghana’s disciplined defending, Benjamin Asare’s saves and a disputed penalty incident framed a point that keeps the Black Stars firmly in the race to advance from Group L before the final round against Croatia

24.06.2026

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Clarke urges Scotland response after Morocco defeat before decisive Brazil World Cup showdown in Miami

Scotland’s 1-0 defeat to Morocco left Steve Clarke searching for positives before the decisive World Cup match against Brazil. His team recovered after an early goal, questioned two penalty-area incidents and must now chase a result in Miami to keep knockout hopes alive

20.06.2026

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Miguel Almirón first sent off for covering his mouth under new World Cup 2026 rule in Paraguay match

Miguel Almirón became the first player at the 2026 World Cup to be sent off for covering his mouth during a verbal confrontation. The red card after a VAR review in Paraguay’s match against Turkey raised major questions about the new rule aimed at hidden insults, hate speech and discrimination on the pitch

20.06.2026

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VAR controversy in France vs Senegal after Kylian Mbappé and Sadio Mané penalty-box duel

France opened World Cup Group I with a win over Senegal, but the match was dominated by a major VAR controversy. Kylian Mbappé went down after a challenge from Sadio Mané, yet referee Alireza Faghani did not award a penalty even after reviewing the footage

17.06.2026

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FIFA clears Shaun Evans after controversial VAR gesture before Germany vs Curaçao World Cup match

FIFA’s disciplinary committee ruled that Australian VAR official Shaun Evans did not breach the rules after a controversial gesture before the Germany vs Curaçao World Cup match. Evans said the movement was accidental, and after the review he is allowed to continue working at the tournament

16.06.2026

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FIFA explanation of VAR controversy after Qatar and Switzerland draw in World Cup 2026 Group B opener

FIFA explained after Qatar and Switzerland’s 1-1 draw that the VAR offside graphic was not shown because of a technical interruption, while the penalty check followed protocol. The disputed decision, Breel Embolo’s spot kick and Qatar’s late equaliser left World Cup 2026 Group B wide open in the standings

14.06.2026

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VAR, offside and Nikola Vasilj: why Canada were denied a penalty against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto

The controversial incident from Canada’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto has reopened debate over VAR, offside and penalties. The key issue was the sequence of events: before Nikola Vasilj’s contact with the Canadian attacker, officials checked whether the forward had become active from an offside position

13.06.2026

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VAR makes World Cup history as Ream’s yellow card is overturned and Almirón booked in USA win

VAR made World Cup history during the USA’s 4-1 win over Paraguay by correcting a yellow card shown to the wrong player. Tim Ream had his booking overturned after video review, while Miguel Almirón was cautioned for simulation in Los Angeles

13.06.2026

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Record referee fees at the 2026 World Cup: FIFA, VAR and the biggest officiating team in tournament history

FIFA is assembling 52 main referees, 88 assistants and 30 VAR officials for the 2026 World Cup, while British media report that top referees could earn more than $100,000. The expanded tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico brings a record number of matches and intense scrutiny of every decision

10.06.2026

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World Cup 2026 brings new VAR rules, visible countdowns and stricter penalties for time-wasting in matches

FIFA and IFAB are bringing rules to the 2026 World Cup that could change the rhythm of every match: broader VAR powers, ten seconds to leave the pitch during substitutions, visible countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks, and tougher sanctions for time-wasting and abusive conduct. The goal is faster restarts, fewer controversies and clearer decisions

08.06.2026

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Articles with this tag

Egypt reach World Cup 2026 knockout stage after dramatic Iran draw at Seattle’s Lumen Field as Iran wait

Jude Bellingham avoids red card against Ghana under FIFA mouth-covering rule at World Cup 2026

Queiroz criticizes VAR after Ghana and England draw 0-0, Ghana keeps Group L qualification hopes alive

Clarke urges Scotland response after Morocco defeat before decisive Brazil World Cup showdown in Miami

Miguel Almirón first sent off for covering his mouth under new World Cup 2026 rule in Paraguay match

VAR controversy in France vs Senegal after Kylian Mbappé and Sadio Mané penalty-box duel

FIFA clears Shaun Evans after controversial VAR gesture before Germany vs Curaçao World Cup match

FIFA explanation of VAR controversy after Qatar and Switzerland draw in World Cup 2026 Group B opener

VAR, offside and Nikola Vasilj: why Canada were denied a penalty against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto

VAR makes World Cup history as Ream’s yellow card is overturned and Almirón booked in USA win

Record referee fees at the 2026 World Cup: FIFA, VAR and the biggest officiating team in tournament history

World Cup 2026 brings new VAR rules, visible countdowns and stricter penalties for time-wasting in matches

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