What is VAR? How video assistant referee works at 2026 World Cup, are there challenges, what to know

As you watch or read about the World Cup, there's a good chance that you'll see someone talking about VAR. But what is it?

This World Cup, You Can Watch the Game From a Ref’s Point of View

Referees for the 2026 World Cup will be wearing cameras positioned at their temples, allowing TV audiences to see a live view ...

What is VAR? Soccer's video review system explained for World Cup

VAR has changed how soccer is officiated and it has new powers at the 2026 World Cup. Here is how the video review system ...

CBS adds second player to NFL pregame show after Russell Wilson announcement

Russell Wilson won’t be alone in starting something new at CBS. The network announced Thursday it will also welcome Kyle Long ...
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Where do the World Cup referees come from and how are they chosen?

There will be more referees and other officials at the 2026 World Cup than ever before Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/Getty Images Officials for the World Cup come from all over the world. For this year’s ...