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2026-07-01 ·6 min read VARWorld Cup 2026IFAB

VAR's Real Flaw Isn't Bad Calls — It's Selective Review

Germany vs Paraguay exposed VAR's true weakness: not accuracy, but which incidents it chooses to scrutinise. Minutes spent disallowing one goal, zero curiosity about two clearer penalties. SAOT works — the discretionary layer is the problem.

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2026-06-27 ·5 min read offsideVARFIFA World Cup 2026

Iran's Winning Goal Disallowed: Why the Offside Rule Is Not What Most Fans Think

Iran's #4 scored from a rebound in stoppage time vs Egypt at the 2026 World Cup — VAR ruled offside. Here's exactly why the law backed the call.

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2026-05-21 ·4 min read offsideVARIFAB

Semi-Automated Offside Explained: Why VAR Calls Are 30 Seconds Faster

30 cameras, 100 frames per second, 10,000 mesh points per player. Inside the SAOT system now drawing offside lines in the Premier League and at the 2026 World Cup.

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