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It’s a rule present in dozens of sports, all of which have basically similar concepts — but it’s really easy to lose track of ...

Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while ...

Miguel Almiron didn't go for a brutal tackle. Nor did he engaged himself into a fight against the opponent. Yet the Paraguay midfielder was shown a direct red card during a Group D match against ...

Video assistant referee (VAR) causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup, but how are decisions made and are they correct? This FIFA World Cup, we take ...

SEATTLE — For nearly two minutes Friday afternoon, confusion spread across the stadium. Fans inside Seattle’s Lumen Field — called Seattle Stadium during the World Cup — all celebrated what they ...

France are left stunned at the decision not to award a penalty as Kylian Mbappe goes down under Sadio Mane's tackle.

VAR is one of the most talked-about parts of modern soccer. Sometimes it helps fix an obvious mistake. Sometimes it leaves fans staring at the referee with no idea what is happening. And sometimes it ...

These are a handful of questions that fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup may be asking, and we're here to deliver clear ...

Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa delivered plenty of drama for an opening match at the World Cup. There were three red cards, an electric Estadio Azteca crowd and a refereeing display from ...

As you watch or read about the World Cup, there's a good chance that you'll see someone talking about VAR. But what is it? VAR is the use of the video assistant referee to review decisions made in a ...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has brought several new rule changes aimed at improving the flow of matches and reducing mistakes. FIFA has introduced multiple measures specifically for the tournament. The ...