FIFA World Cup 2026 | VAR: Football's Greatest Innovation Or Biggest Controversy?
Did technology fix football — or make it even more controversial? VAR was introduced to eliminate clear errors and bring greater fairness to the game
Did technology fix football — or make it even more controversial? VAR was introduced to eliminate clear errors and bring greater fairness to the game. But years later, debates over offside calls, penalties and referee decisions continue to divide players, managers and fans around the world. Has technology improved the FIFA World Cup experience, or has it taken away from the emotion and spontaneity of the sport?
Watch as NDTV's AI & Tech Editor, Aayush Ailawadi, breaks down the technology behind VAR, how it works and why it remains one of football's most debated innovations. About NDTV (English news channel) NDTV is India's Most-Trusted News Broadcaster with the latest updates in news, sports, entertainment and much more from within India and around the world.
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