What Is VAR in Soccer?
Technology now plays a role in some of soccer's biggest decisions.
VAR stands for Video Assistant Referee, a system used to review major decisions during a match.
VAR helps referees review potentially significant mistakes involving goals, penalties, direct red cards, and mistaken identity situations. A video official checks incidents and can recommend a review if a clear error may have occurred. While VAR aims to improve accuracy, it remains one of the most debated innovations in modern soccer.