VAR (Video Assistant Referee) is used at the FIFA World Cup 2026 to review and correct clear and obvious errors in key match situations.
What VAR Can Review
VAR is used in four main situations:
- Goals and goal-scoring situations
- Penalty decisions
- Direct red card incidents
- Cases of mistaken identity in disciplinary actions
How VAR Affects Your Bets
From a betting perspective:
- Bets are settled based on the final official match result
- The result includes any changes made after VAR reviews
- If a goal is disallowed by VAR, it does not count for your bet
- If a penalty is awarded or overturned, the final confirmed decision applies
Important Note
Bets are never re-settled based on temporary in-game decisions.
Only the final confirmed match result after all VAR reviews is used for settlement.