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FIFA Moves VAR Review to Stadium After Goal Nullifications

7/13/2026

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Video Assistant Referee (VAR) nullified Iran’s winner, Croatia’s goal after a hair-touch on Igor Matanovic, and defender Jonathan Tah’s winning goal, eliminating the four-time champion.
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo received a yellow for diving, prompting manager Murat Yakin to label the VAR rule unfair.
FIFA moved VAR review from a Dallas hub to stadium officials, prompting head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina to defend referees and note the controversy raises attention.

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Video Assistant Referee (VAR) nullified Iran’s winner, Croatia’s goal after a hair-touch on Igor Matanovic, and defender Jonathan Tah’s winning goal, eliminating the four-time champion.
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo received a yellow for diving, prompting manager Murat Yakin to label the VAR rule unfair.
FIFA moved VAR review from a Dallas hub to stadium officials, prompting head of refereeing Pierluigi Collina to defend referees and note the controversy raises attention.