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VAR Blunders Eliminate Iran, Deny Ghana Penalty, Disallow Vinicius Goal

6/29/2026

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VAR ruled Iran’s stoppage-time winner offside by a millimeter, eliminating Iran from the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
VAR declined a penalty after Ghana’s Prince Kwabena Adu fell following contact with Ezri Konsa, prompting coach Carlo Queiroz to claim VAR “went for a coffee.”
VAR disallowed Vinicius Jr.’s goal for Brazil against Scotland for a foul on Jack Hendry, prompting the Brazilian Football Confederation to urge FIFA for consistent VAR.

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VAR ruled Iran’s stoppage-time winner offside by a millimeter, eliminating Iran from the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
VAR declined a penalty after Ghana’s Prince Kwabena Adu fell following contact with Ezri Konsa, prompting coach Carlo Queiroz to claim VAR “went for a coffee.”
VAR disallowed Vinicius Jr.’s goal for Brazil against Scotland for a foul on Jack Hendry, prompting the Brazilian Football Confederation to urge FIFA for consistent VAR.