Overview
- FIFA has asked IFAB to allow video officials to alert referees when a corner is wrongly awarded, with discussion slated for the January 20 meeting in London.
- Refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina endorsed the idea, arguing the 10–15 seconds before most corners provides enough time to verify decisions without added delay.
- English FA CEO Mark Bullingham opposes widening reviews, saying stoppages are already sufficient, though he noted the FA would assess any formal proposal.
- VAR currently reviews only goals, penalties, direct red cards and mistaken identity, and FIFA says its cameras, ball‑tracking and larger review teams can check corners in real time at major tournaments.
- A final decision could come at IFAB’s February 28 General Assembly in Wales, as FIFA also trials other changes such as a two‑minute off‑field period after on‑pitch treatment at the Arab Cup.