VAR Reviews Multiple World Cup Incidents Without Overturning Decisions

Video assistant referees reviewed four separate incidents across matches involving Canada, Ghana, Argentina, and Iran but did not recommend any changes to the original decisions.

A high boot by an opposing player made contact with a Canadian player's head before a goal was scored. The on-field referee allowed the goal to stand, and VAR did not intervene despite the contact occurring above shoulder height.

Ghana forward Prince Adu collided with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after being sent clear on goal. The referee awarded a defensive free kick, and VAR determined the contact did not meet the threshold for an on-field review or a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.

Later in the same match, Adu was challenged inside the penalty area by England defender Ezri Konsa. The referee did not award a penalty, and VAR again declined to intervene after determining the challenge did not constitute a clear error.

Argentina scored after forward Alexis Mac Allister made contact with Austria midfielder Xaver Schlager during the buildup. VAR reviewed the sequence and confirmed the goal, finding the contact did not meet the criteria for a foul.

Iran had a goal by Mehdi Taremi disallowed after VAR determined the player was marginally offside when a free kick was taken. Officials identified the offside position through a review of body positioning relative to the defensive line.