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FIFA Confirms England Squad, Denies Anti-Arsenal Law, Proposes VAR Rule

6/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

FIFA confirmed England’s 2026 World Cup squad numbers, disproving leak allegations.
No organization announced an “anti-Arsenal law,” despite sensational headlines suggesting otherwise.
FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina proposed VAR review of attacker fouls before play, referencing Adam Wharton’s block before Benjamin White’s March goal.
Reports claim up to eight Arsenal players could be sold, while an astrologer forecasts two red cards and a yellow-card incident for England between 19-21 June.

History

Historical Context

After FIFA approved VAR on 16 March 2018 in Bogotá, the technology debuted across all matches at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where 335 incidents were reviewed and 14 decisions overturned, including the first penalty on 16 June. Former referee chief Pierluigi Collina now urges extending VAR to pre-play attacker fouls, reflecting ongoing debates over transparency and consistency.

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Story summary

FIFA confirmed England’s 2026 World Cup squad numbers, disproving leak allegations.
No organization announced an “anti-Arsenal law,” despite sensational headlines suggesting otherwise.
FIFA chief Pierluigi Collina proposed VAR review of attacker fouls before play, referencing Adam Wharton’s block before Benjamin White’s March goal.
Reports claim up to eight Arsenal players could be sold, while an astrologer forecasts two red cards and a yellow-card incident for England between 19-21 June.

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