{"id":15448,"date":"2022-12-15T16:11:02","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T08:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/i8my.pro\/en-blog\/?p=15448"},"modified":"2026-03-09T14:16:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T06:16:51","slug":"var-game-changer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/world-cup\/var-game-changer","title":{"rendered":"How VAR Became a Game-Changer in the 2022 FIFA World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-af6d0f84113eb35b71137a0cdf05412d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-15448'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lboqqph3-db3cde1fae243aeb750776ecd8c07aae\">\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lboqqph3-db3cde1fae243aeb750776ecd8c07aae .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lboqqph3-db3cde1fae243aeb750776ecd8c07aae .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lboqqph3-db3cde1fae243aeb750776ecd8c07aae '  ><div class='av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia_textblock' ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">How VAR Became a <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/game-introduction\/live-casino-games\/the-difference-on-baccarat-games\">browse our game collection<\/a>-Changer in the 2022 FIFA World Cup<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lboqqwki-48d4579602e8f4130bfd1e48f050f78c\">\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lboqqwki-48d4579602e8f4130bfd1e48f050f78c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lboqqwki-48d4579602e8f4130bfd1e48f050f78c .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:10px;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lboqqwki-48d4579602e8f4130bfd1e48f050f78c '  ><div class='av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide avia_textblock' ><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 16pt;\">How VAR Became a Game-Changer in the 2022 FIFA World Cup<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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av-lboqriss-6e1a6d93bbb7fb6964e72c68981b5693  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  col-25p' ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: VAR Became a Game-Changer in the World Cup\"><div class='iconbox_icon heading-color avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue811' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title ' >VAR Became a Game-Changer in the World Cup<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container ' ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15458\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-VAR-Became-a-Game-Changer-in-the-2022-FIFA-World-Cup.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-VAR-Became-a-Game-Changer-in-the-2022-FIFA-World-Cup.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/How-VAR-Became-a-Game-Changer-in-the-2022-FIFA-World-Cup-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#What_is_VAR\">What is VAR?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Witnessing_VAR_Change_Course_World_Cup_Matches\">Witnessing VAR Change the Course of World Cup Matches<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#Qatar_VS_Ecuador\">Qatar VS Ecuador<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#Tunisia_VS_France\">Tunisia VS France<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#Poland_VS_Argentina\">Poland VS Argentina<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#Brazil_VS_Switzerland\">Brazil VS Switzerland<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#Wales_VS_Iran\">Wales VS Iran<\/a><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"#Belgium_VS_Morocco\">Belgium VS Morocco<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Hoping_Best_Future_Matches\">Hoping For the Best in Future Matches<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1lcrlug-897c20fb5a65f70b0668de116262eb5d\">\n.flex_column.av-1lcrlug-897c20fb5a65f70b0668de116262eb5d{\nwidth:66.5%;\nmargin-left:0.5%;\npadding:0 20px 0 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1lcrlug-897c20fb5a65f70b0668de116262eb5d av_two_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lboqvf48-be20c7559ff453c200bce1c8ca5e5e40 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2><a id=\"What_is_VAR\"><\/a>What is VAR?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video Assistant Referee<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (VAR), comprise of qualified referees who watch the matches via multiple screens and are able to view slow-motion replays, allowing them to advise the on-field referees. The VAR system was first implemented in the world of football in 2016 and was formally written into the Laws of the Game by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in 2018. This technology has since been used in major football leagues in the last five years, such as the Champions League and Europa League.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After four years since its first World Cup introduction in the 2018 Russia Tournaments, VAR technology has returned in Qatar. And sooner that many would have preferred, controversies regarding the system\u2019s decisions started to arise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15449\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Video-Assistant-Referee-FIFA.webp\" alt=\"Video Assistant Referee-FIFA\" width=\"770\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Video-Assistant-Referee-FIFA.webp 770w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Video-Assistant-Referee-FIFA-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Video-Assistant-Referee-FIFA-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Video-Assistant-Referee-FIFA-705x470.webp 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-15af4t4-437445137512628e13ab0a7d6cf7c9b2\">\n.flex_column.av-15af4t4-437445137512628e13ab0a7d6cf7c9b2{\npadding:0 20px 0 20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-15af4t4-437445137512628e13ab0a7d6cf7c9b2 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lborpuds-b0634b21e372f531ab4f1ad581421775 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2><a id=\"Witnessing_VAR_Change_Course_World_Cup_Matches\"><\/a>Witnessing VAR Change the Course of World Cup Matches<\/h2>\n<h3><a id=\"Qatar_VS_Ecuador\"><\/a>Qatar VS Ecuador<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>WHAT HAPPENED:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faced with Qatari goalkeeper Saad Al-Sheeb, Ecuador\u2019s Felix Torres headed the ball which landed in Michael Estrada\u2019s play. The ball was eventually played across to Ecuador captain\/striker Enner Valencia. Valencia headed the ball into Qatar\u2019s goal after three minutes of brutal defence and proceeded to burst in celebration and cheer for what would have been the fastest goal in a World Cup opener (within 5 minutes).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VAR DECISION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All smiles were wiped when the referee ruled the goal out after VAR pointed out a marginal off-side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ULTIMATELY:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though Al-Sheeb\u2019s initial intention was to punch the ball, Torres\u2019 attempted assist towards Valencia occurred while Estrada\u2019s foot was closer to the goal than both Al-Sheeb and Qatari player Abdelkarim Hasan Fadlalla. Hence, the VAR\u2019s decision of ruling out Valencia\u2019s goal for offside was indeed valid despite it being unclear to the audience until a 3D visualisation was shown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15451\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Michael-Estrada-was-offside-during-Enner-Valencias-goal-build-up_1.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"573\" height=\"511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Michael-Estrada-was-offside-during-Enner-Valencias-goal-build-up_1.webp 686w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Michael-Estrada-was-offside-during-Enner-Valencias-goal-build-up_1-300x268.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"Tunisia_VS_France\"><\/a>Tunisia VS France<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>WHAT HAPPENED:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The morning after the head-to-head between Tunisia and France, many French TV viewers awoke to shocking news upon discovering that their national team had lost 1-0 to Tunisia, despite seeing Antoine Griezmann equalise the game to 1-1 in the 98th minute the night before.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was due to broadcaster TF1 cutting to an advert break after the whistle went off when Griezmann&#8217;s final strike crossed the line. The channel then showed footage of the French celebrating and the Tunisians not, and proceeded with its World Cup Mag show coverage instead of continuing footage from the stadium.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VAR DECISION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The referee was belatedly called to consult the VAR and had to rule out Griezmann\u2019s late strike because of his offside position earlier in play. TF1 failed to broadcast this, leading many to believe the match was over and decided with France\u2019s victory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ULTIMATELY:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This defeat did not significantly impact France\u2019s standing as they still finished top of Group D and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tunisia remained in third place<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, still unable to overtake Australia in second lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15452\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Griezmann-offside.jpg\" alt=\"Griezmann offside\" width=\"594\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Griezmann-offside.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Griezmann-offside-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Griezmann-offside-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Griezmann-offside-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Griezmann-offside-705x470.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"Poland_VS_Argentina\"><\/a>Poland VS Argentina<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>WHAT HAPPENED:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Szczesny attempted to claim a cross in the 36th minute of the match but Messi pushed his head towards the ball first, resulting in Szczesny\u2019s arm colliding with Messi\u2019s face. The VAR then advised a penalty review, which ended in Poland receiving a penalty to be acted on by Argentina.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After Argentina\u2019s 2-0 win over Poland, team captain Lionel Messi expressed his frustrations for missing the penalty in the first half, something the experienced striker does not go through very often.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VAR DECISION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Penalty for a foul committed by Szczesny on Messi. Messi&#8217;s effort at his awarded penalty kick was saved by Szczesny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ULTIMATELY:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was not quite the kind of incident where the VAR had to be consulted. The outcome of that collision could have been simply decided by the on-field referee without VAR intervention. Many believed that the collision was so soft that there could have been grounds for the VAR to overturn the penalty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15453\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Poland-receiving-a-penalty-to-be-acted-on-by-Argentina.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"586\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Poland-receiving-a-penalty-to-be-acted-on-by-Argentina.jpg 1296w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Poland-receiving-a-penalty-to-be-acted-on-by-Argentina-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Poland-receiving-a-penalty-to-be-acted-on-by-Argentina-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Poland-receiving-a-penalty-to-be-acted-on-by-Argentina-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Poland-receiving-a-penalty-to-be-acted-on-by-Argentina-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"Brazil_VS_Switzerland\"><\/a>Brazil VS Switzerland<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>WHAT HAPPENED:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first half of the group match between Brazil and Switzerland in Stadium 974 seemed like it was going to end goalless. That is, until Vinicius Jr. put Brazil in the lead with a goal that would have been his first at the 2022 World Cup.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, despite Brazil swiftly traversing through the opposition\u2019s defence, Richarlison reached the ball in the build-up after coming from an offside. When he passed the ball to Vinicius, the Tottenham forward blocked the Switzerland defence and led to an obstruction in play.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, any celebrations for Vinicius\u2019s goal came to a halt as the goal was ruled out following a review from VAR. The score remained 0-0.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VAR DECISION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vinicius Jr.\u2019s goal was disallowed due to Richarlison\u2019s offside position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ULTIMATELY:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazil still made a breakthrough in the second half of the match when Casemiro scored a goal and broke the deadlock, making the Sele\u00e7\u00e3o Canarinho winners once more. This win qualified Brazil as the second team to advance to the round of 16 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/sport-betting.html\">2022 FIFA World Cup<\/a>, following France\u2019s lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15454\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Brazil-VS-Switzerland.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Brazil-VS-Switzerland.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Brazil-VS-Switzerland-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Brazil-VS-Switzerland-1030x579.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Brazil-VS-Switzerland-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Brazil-VS-Switzerland-705x397.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"Wales_VS_Iran\"><\/a>Wales VS Iran<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>WHAT HAPPENED:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the 15th minute, Iran\u2019s midfielder Ali Gholizadeh thought he had given his team an early lead in the match by scoring a goal with Sardar Azmoun\u2019s assist. Unfortunately, a VAR review soon disallowed the goal as Gholizadeh was ahead of the ball in an offside position when it was played.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The midfielder was ahead of the ball when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sardar Azmoun<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> played the ball. If Gholizadeh slightly slowed his pace and kept the ball in front of him, he would have been onside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VAR DECISION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gholizadeh\u2019s goal was disallowed for offside.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ULTIMATELY:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of Gholizadeh&#8217;s overruled goal, Wales and Iran were left goalless by the end of the first half. The group match ended with a 0-2 final score between the two teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15455\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wales-VS-Iran.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wales-VS-Iran.png 807w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wales-VS-Iran-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wales-VS-Iran-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Wales-VS-Iran-705x475.png 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"Belgium_VS_Morocco\"><\/a>Belgium VS Morocco<\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>WHAT HAPPENED:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stadium burst into cheers when Hakim Ziyech\u2019s free kick flew the ball past Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtous and straight into the net. Morocco thought they had their first goal secured in the first half until a VAR check for a possible offside was called.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replays showed that Moroccan defender Romain Sa\u00efss started in an offside position when Ziyech striked. He however did not touch the ball before it went into the goal despite still being ahead of the last defender. It was decided Sa\u00efss was influencing play by disrupting Courtois\u2019 line of vision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos Palazuelos proceeded to overturn the goal and both teams entered the halftime with a 0-0 score.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VAR DECISION:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ziyech\u2019s goal was disallowed due to Saiss\u2019 offside position.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romain Saiss (shoulder up) was in front of the opposing defender&#8217;s shoulder.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: FIFA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>ULTIMATELY:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Saiss did not touch the ball despite being offside, the decision over his interference in play becomes subjective. 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