VAR Checker

• A goal was just scoredVAR checks every goal for offside, foul in build-up, or handball by the attacking team.
• A penalty was awardedThe referee gave a penalty — can VAR check if it was the right call?
• A penalty was NOT given but fans think it should have beenThe referee waved play on — can VAR step in?
• A straight red card was shownA player was sent off for serious foul play, violent conduct, or DOGSO.
• The referee carded the wrong playerA card was shown to the wrong person in a case of mistaken identity.
• A yellow card was shown — should it have been a red?The referee gave a yellow but it looked like a red card offence.
• A second yellow card led to a redA player received their second yellow and was sent off — can VAR review it?
• It should have been a corner / throw-inThe ball went out but the referee gave the wrong team possession.
• A foul wasn't given — no penalty involvedA challenge looked like a foul but the referee played on. No card, no penalty.
• A player looked offside but the flag stayed downThe assistant referee didn't flag — was VAR watching?
• Handball in open play — no goal, no penaltyThe ball hit a defender's arm but play continued.

Go deeper on VAR

• VAR explained

  How VAR actually works in 2 minutes.

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• What can VAR review?

  The four categories — and everything VAR cannot touch.

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• Clear and obvious error

  Why VAR does not overturn every close call.

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• Why did VAR not overturn it?

  The most common reason VAR stays out of a decision.

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• VAR at the World Cup

  How VAR is used at the 2026 tournament.

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