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World Cup 2026 VAR Rule Change: More Goals to Be Ruled Out

June 4, 2026 by James Whitmore

A new IFAB rule means fouls before kick-off will now face VAR review at World Cup 2026. What changes, what stays the same, and who might suffer most.

The story so far. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs 11 June to 19 July across the USA,…

By James Whitmore

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