What video review controversies in sports reveal about AI and human decision-making

If you watched the 2026 FIFA World Cup, you probably saw the now-familiar ritual: a goal, a celebration, then a referee ...

Referees call for VAR tweak

Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say ...

Only use VAR when error blatant - referee chiefs

Video assistant referees should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions and clear missed incidents, say European refereeing officials.
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World Cup VAR controversies show why human referees should decide where potential fouls begin

Two contested decisions at the 2026 World Cup have reignited debate over how video assistant referee (VAR) reviews should work, and how far back a referee should look when deciding what counts as part ...

What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the ...
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2026 FIFA World Cup

Working in his second consecutive FIFA World Cup, Mark Geiger’s first assignment in Russia was as the Video Assistant Referee for the Argentina-Iceland 1-1 draw in Group D from Moscow on Saturday. VAR ...
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What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee and how to ref the final

As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees.Related video above: Why are pink cleats taking over World CupThis ...