Overview

• FIFA referees will announce VAR decisions over the loudspeaker during games at the Women's World Cup.
• This is the first time VAR is being used at a senior World Cup tournament for men or women.
• FIFA's decision to announce VAR rulings is aimed at making decisions more transparent.
• VAR was previously tested at the FIFA Club World Cup and the U-20 World Cup.
• The live, in-game announcements of VAR decisions will improve transparency and provide a step forward in the use of VAR technology.