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Breel Embolo receives red card following rare mistaken identity ruling
Breel Embolo became the first player to be sent off under a new World Cup mistaken identity rule after a VAR review upgraded a simulation claim against him during Switzerland's defeat to Argentina.
England Move Past Norway in World Cup Quarter-Final Amid Spidercam Controversy
Norway's World Cup run ended in a 2-1 loss to England, with the losing side disputing whether Jude Bellingham's goal should have been disallowed due to potential contact with a spidercam wire.
Should football ban the stuttering penalty approach?
A look at whether the stuttering penalty technique is becoming obsolete as goalkeepers gain the upper hand.
Pierluigi Collina Defends World Cup Refereeing After Egypt Protest
FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity of match officials after Egypt raised concerns over officiating in their loss to Argentina.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Claims Croatia Suffered Injustice Against Portugal at 2026 World Cup
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has criticized the VAR decision that disallowed a late Croatian equalizer during their 2026 World Cup match against Portugal, calling the outcome a robbery.
Luka Modric criticizes VAR decisions following Croatia’s exit against Portugal
Luka Modric blames controversial officiating and VAR usage for Croatia's 2-1 defeat by Portugal in the 2026 World Cup round of 32.
VAR intervention halts Croatian equalizer while extending Ronaldo’s tournament run
A controversial VAR decision involving ball-tracking technology denied Croatia a late equalizer against Portugal, resulting in their elimination from the World Cup and advancing Cristiano Ronaldo's team.
Dramatic late comeback and VAR debate send Belgium through as Senegal exit World Cup
Belgium secured a spot in the last 16 after a historic comeback victory over Senegal, sealed by a controversial 125th-minute penalty.
Was England denied a valid penalty following Harry Kane’s fall?
Disagreement surrounds a rejected penalty appeal for Harry Kane during England's match against DR Congo, with experts and officials divided on whether the challenge warranted a spot-kick.
Drogba criticizes officiating following Cote d’Ivoire’s World Cup exit
Cote d'Ivoire legend Didier Drogba criticized the VAR after Norway eliminated his country from the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory.