Another rules question...

by BillyGoat , At Thanksgiving with Joe Bethersontin, Monday, July 06, 2026, 08:06 (15 days ago) @ hobbs

What triggers VAR? Is it a challenge system like in the NFL? Is it ongoing booth review?

As far as I can tell (and I fully admit I could be missing something), it appears to be based on the vigor of the on-field lobbying. If that's true, then that sucks. There should be some manner of structure around it.

Thanks to our knowledgeable FU denizens for their indulgence in answering these amateur questions.

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FU - A rules question. - hobbs, 2026-07-06, 07:43
- OT - Infantino is the oldest looking 56 yo I’ve ever seen - atxND, 2026-07-06, 15:39
  - Is there a uniform for FIFA executives? - Jeff (BGS), 2026-07-06, 16:03
- You can use either foot with no declaration. - PMan, 2026-07-06, 08:13
- Another rules question... - BillyGoat, 2026-07-06, 08:06
  - Related, they only show one view right? - Greg, 2026-07-06, 08:38
  - Think of it like a booth-initiated review. - Savage, 2026-07-06, 08:18
  - VAR review is triggered by the VAR referees in the booth. - PMan, 2026-07-06, 08:14
    - OK. So those officials saw the Balogun play and triggered - BillyGoat, 2026-07-06, 08:17

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Another rules question...