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World Cup VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave B...

ESPN · Jul 2, 2026, 3:47 AM

Key takeaways

  • For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.
  • Andy Davies (@andydaviesref) is a former Select Group referee, with over 12 seasons on the elite list, working across the Premier League and Championship.
  • Referee: Raphael Claus VAR: Juan Ernesto Soto Arévalo Time: 63 minutes Incident: VAR overturn.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina (1:33)

The video assistant referee causes controversy every week, whether it be the Premier League, Champions League or FA Cup, but now we have a 104-game FIFA men's World Cup to cover, so how are the decisions made this summer and are they correct?

For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.

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