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UEFA did not adopt FIFA's VAR rules
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UEFA did not adopt FIFA's VAR rules

UEFA has decided not to adopt FIFA's VAR rules, leading to some controversial decisions at the World Cup.

18 July 2026✍️ Amelia Ruiz
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UEFA did not adopt FIFA's VAR rules

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Background

Danny Makkelie made important decisions under VAR in the opening match of the World Cup, including overturning Tim Ream's yellow card and giving a second yellow card to Miguel Almiron. The decision highlights the growing dispute between UEFA and FIFA over VAR rules. Makkelie's role is important in this context, as his decisions directly impacted the outcome of the game.

Why it matters

UEFA's decision not to adopt FIFA's VAR rules could lead to significant changes in the game of football. This will impact the process of using VAR in UEFA competitions, potentially reducing the number of controversial decisions. This decision is especially important in the context of the World Cup 2026, where the use of VAR could cause controversies.

Key Points

  • UEFA did not adopt FIFA's VAR rules.
  • UEFA has decided not to adopt FIFA's VAR rules, raising questions over some controversial decisions at the World Cup.
  • UEFA does not meet VAR-directives around FIFA rules.

The Union of European Football (UEFA) has refused to adopt the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) rules set by FIFA, particularly those that define fouls (falls in football) as personality swaps. FIFA made decisions through VAR in some cases under this process, resulting in two players receiving second yellow cards at the World Cup.

In the opening match of the World Cup, playing against the United States, referee Danny Makkelie bowed to VAR pressure and withdrew the yellow card given to Tim Ream and instead sent off Paraguayan player Miguel Almiron with a second yellow card. FIFA later confirmed that the decision was correct.

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Subsequently, IFAB (International Football Association Board) amended the VAR protocol, making it clear that VAR can mark fouls as personality swaps. However, this process gives rise to controversies. In one example, in the quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Argentina, the yellow card given to Leonardo Paredes was retracted and a second yellow card was instead given to Briel Embolo, who had feigned a fall.

These types of decisions forced UEFA to decide that it would not adopt these FIFA rules. UEFA officials believe that if VAR can recognize a mistake committed by a team, it should be implemented more often against other teams. The decision will also impact UEFA competitions, such as the Champions League, where such VAR interventions will not be seen.

This move by UEFA in the final stages of the World Cup 2026 has raised many questions in the football community. Can VAR be made more transparent and fair? UEFA have maintained that they will stay away from these controversial decisions. If you want to know more about the World Cup 2026, visit our special page, where you will find the schedule of games, results, statistics and other important information.

What will happen next

After this decision of UEFA, now it has to be seen what steps other football associations take in this direction. There is a possibility of changes to the rules for the use of VAR in UEFA competitions, which could increase the transparency of the game. Furthermore, depending on the views of UEFA officials, the VAR intervention process may require further improvements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why hasn't UEFA adopted FIFA's VAR rules?

UEFA officials believe VAR should be implemented more often against other teams if it can identify a mistake made by a team.

What happened that UEFA did not adopt FIFA's VAR rules?

UEFA refused to adopt the VAR rules set by FIFA, particularly those that define fouls as personality swaps.

Who confirmed UEFA will not adopt VAR rules?

UEFA officials have confirmed this decision.

Why was this decision taken now?

This step taken by UEFA in the final stages of the World Cup 2026 has raised many questions in the football community.

With this decision UEFA

What impact will it have on competitions?

This decision will impact UEFA competitions, such as the Champions League, where such VAR interventions will not be seen.

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FAQ

UEFA ने FIFA के VAR नियमों को क्यों नहीं अपनाया?
UEFA के अधिकारियों का मानना है कि VAR को अन्य टीमों के खिलाफ अधिक बार लागू किया जाना चाहिए, यदि यह एक टीम द्वारा दी गई गलती को पहचान सकता है।
क्या हुआ कि UEFA ने FIFA के VAR नियमों को नहीं अपनाया?
UEFA ने FIFA द्वारा निर्धारित VAR नियमों को अपनाने से इनकार कर दिया, खासकर उन नियमों को जो फॉल्स को व्यक्तित्व की अदला-बदली के रूप में परिभाषित करते हैं।
किसने UEFA के VAR नियमों को नहीं अपनाने की पुष्टि की?
UEFA के अधिकारियों ने इस निर्णय की पुष्टि की है।
यह निर्णय अब क्यों लिया गया?
विश्व कप 2026 के अंतिम चरणों में UEFA द्वारा उठाए गए इस कदम ने फुटबॉल समुदाय में कई सवाल उठाए हैं।
इस निर्णय से UEFA प्रतियोगिताओं पर क्या प्रभाव पड़ेगा?
इस निर्णय का प्रभाव UEFA प्रतियोगिताओं, जैसे कि चैंपियंस लीग, पर पड़ेगा, जहां ऐसे VAR हस्तक्षेप नहीं देखे जाएंगे।
What happened in this story?
UEFA ने FIFA के VAR नियमों को नहीं अपनाया summarizes the main development covered in this report.
Who confirmed this news?
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