Rules & Triggers
When does VAR intervene in a World Cup match?
Quick Answer
VAR intervenes only for 'clear and obvious errors' in four situations: goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards, and mistaken identity. VAR cannot review yellow cards, throw-ins, or corners.
Detailed Explanation
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was introduced to correct clear mistakes, not to re-referee matches. The on-field referee makes the final decision after reviewing footage on the pitchside monitor if needed.
📌Key Points
- 1Goals: offside, handball, foul in buildup
- 2Penalties: foul in box, handball, location
- 3Red cards: violent conduct, denying goal
- 4Mistaken identity: wrong player carded
- 5Yellow cards NOT reviewed