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βš– VAR Verdict Β· Case #138

France vs Norway

FIFA World Cup Β· 2025/2026 Β· 2026-06-26 Β· 4-1

Correct medium confidence
Penalty (push/hold in box)
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Incident
Penalty (push/hold in box)
Law cited
Law 12 β€” Fouls and Misconduct
Recommended action
Penalty kick (correct) β€” a France defender tripped a Norway attacker inside the penalty area during a set-piece; a trip is a clear direct-free-kick foul, which inside the area is a penalty.
Referee
Affected team
On-field decision
Penalty awarded to Norway on field; VAR reviewed and confirmed (no overturn)
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From a set-piece into a crowded Norway vs France penalty area, a France defender tripped a Norway attacker, and the referee pointed to the spot. VAR reviewed the penalty and confirmed it. The decision is correct: a trip is one of the clearest direct-free-kick offences under Law 12, and unlike the mutual grappling that clutters most corners, it is a one-sided foul β€” the defender took the attacker's legs. Inside the penalty area, a trip is a penalty under Law 14. With the on-field referee awarding it and VAR confirming on review, two independent layers of officiating reached the same conclusion. CORRECT DECISION, HIGH confidence.

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