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UEFA Sets Firm Limits on VAR Use in Europe

Narrowing VAR to correct only clear and obvious errors, UEFA aims to restore consistency after refereeing failures at the World Cup.

IFAB Approves Time-Wasting Crackdown and Targeted VAR Expansion for 2026 World Cup

IFAB Panels Advance Proposals to Let VAR Review Second Yellows and Tackle Time-Wasting