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Brazil Demands Referee Removal After VAR Cancels Vinícius Goal

6/27/2026

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Brazil's football federation wrote to FIFA president Gianni Infantino demanding that referee Cesar Ramos be removed after VAR cancelled Vinícius Júnior’s goal.
The CBF argued the VAR decision violated tournament officiating standards.
Ramos had originally awarded the goal before VAR ruled a foul in the build-up, nullifying it.
Brazil later beat Scotland 3-0, with Vinícius scoring and Matheus Cunha adding another to secure top spot before facing Japan in Houston.

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Brazil's football federation wrote to FIFA president Gianni Infantino demanding that referee Cesar Ramos be removed after VAR cancelled Vinícius Júnior’s goal.
The CBF argued the VAR decision violated tournament officiating standards.
Ramos had originally awarded the goal before VAR ruled a foul in the build-up, nullifying it.
Brazil later beat Scotland 3-0, with Vinícius scoring and Matheus Cunha adding another to secure top spot before facing Japan in Houston.