VAR at the 2026 World Cup: Every Rule Change Being Voted On — And Why It Matters

IFAB votes on Feb 28, 2026 (09:30 GMT, Hensol, Wales) on expanding VAR to corners and second-yellow factual errors, plus tougher time-wasting and substitution rules.

All Goals. One Cup. 2026.

IFAB votes on Feb 28, 2026 (09:30 GMT, Hensol, Wales) on expanding VAR to corners and second-yellow factual errors, plus tougher time-wasting and substitution rules.

Lamine Yamal heads into the 2026 World Cup as Spain’s most electric young star. This complete guide covers his record-breaking Euro 2024 moment, how he plays, the Messi comparisons, and what Spain need from him in Group H to chase another title.

Who will win the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot? This guide ranks the top contenders—Mbappé, Kane, Haaland, Lautaro and more—explains the key records and tiebreakers, and uses a clear framework to assess who has the best chance to finish as the tournament’s top scorer.

The Netherlands head to the 2026 World Cup as serious contenders, with Ronald Koeman’s side drawn in Group F alongside Japan, Tunisia, and a UEFA Playoff B winner. This preview covers their group path, key players like Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, tactical setup, strengths and weaknesses, qualification journey, and realistic expectations for the Oranje in USA 2026.

Complete guide to how to watch the 2026 World Cup worldwide: TV channels, streaming apps, free vs paid options, and expected kick-off times by region for the USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and more.

Discover the top rising stars under 23 at the 2026 World Cup, including Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham, Musiala, Wirtz, Gavi, and Endrick. This complete guide profiles 15 young players most likely to break out, shape the tournament, and define football’s next era.

You are watching the 2026 World Cup. A goal is scored. The players celebrate. Then the referee holds up a hand — VAR is checking. Forty seconds later, the goal is disallowed. Or confirmed. And you are left wondering: what…

France arrives at the 2026 World Cup as the only team in the tournament who have appeared in the last two World Cup finals. They won one. They lost the other on penalties — a 3–3 draw against Argentina in…

2026 World Cup dark horses story is not the story of the champions — but the story of the team nobody quite believed in, right up until the moment they could not be ignored. In 2010 it was Ghana, reaching…

England have not won the World Cup since 1966. They have reached two World Cup semifinals and one European Championship final in the years since — and left each one without the trophy. At Euro 2024, they reached the final…