Assistant referees to get audio alerts for offside calls

FIFA will use a technology to detect offsides in a semi-automated way during the World Cup (June 11-July 19). This tool ...

No more endless delayed flags? FIFA's new World Cup offside tech promises faster calls and fewer dead attacks

FIFA introduces real-time audio alerts for assistant referees during the 2026 World Cup to enhance offside decision-making.

VAR explained by former referee: How will it work at World Cup?

VAR will again take center stage this summer. Here's what to know about how it works and what's new for the 2026 World Cup.
Yahoo! Sports

Italian Assistant Referee’s Open Letter: ‘Penalties Given By VAR After Rocchi Told Them To – Why No Penalty In Inter Milan Vs Roma?’

Italian assistant referee Domenico Rocca wonders why penalties are given after VAR intervention, but not when Inter Milan played Roma. Rocca penned a letter that has been published on Arbitri.com. He ...
The National Law Review

Video Assistant Referees: the future of football?

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...