Archive · 3 Dec 2025
FIFA Considers VAR for Corners at 2026 World Cup
FIFA wants to use video referees, called VAR, to help decide when a corner should be awarded in the 2026 World Cup.
This means they will watch videos to make sure the right decisions are made.
Some football leagues don't like this idea because it might make games longer and they don't have enough people or money to do it.
FIFA thinks it's a good idea because they have more resources and better technology, like special balls that can track who touched the ball last.
The final decision will be made at a meeting in January.
FIFA proposes using VAR to decide on awarding corners in the 2026 World Cup.
Domestic leagues oppose the proposal due to concerns about game delays and resource constraints.
Current VAR usage includes goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity.
FIFA has more resources and better technology, like special balls, to support the proposal.
The final decision will be made at the next IFAB meeting in January.
- Who
- FIFA and Domestic Leagues
- What
- Proposal to use VAR for awarding corners in the 2026 World Cup
- When
- Next IFAB meeting in January, 2026 World Cup
- Where
- United States, Canada, Mexico
- Why
- To reduce officiating errors and improve decision-making
- Event
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Location
- United States, Canada, Mexico
- Technology
- Video-Assisted Referee (VAR)
- Current VAR Uses
- Goals, Penalties, Red Cards, Mistaken Identity
- Proposed VAR Use
- Awarding Corners
- Opposition
- Domestic Leagues
- Reason for Opposition
- Time Consuming, Resource Constraints
- Next IFAB Meeting
- January