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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rich Booth

FIFA confirms cause of VAR error during Qatar vs Switzerland

  • FIFA confirmed a "technical outage" prevented VAR graphics from being displayed during the Qatar vs Switzerland match.
  • The outage meant onside animation graphics were not shown before Switzerland was awarded a penalty in the 14th minute.
  • This led to confusion among supporters in the stadium and those watching on television.
  • ITV pundit Gary Neville criticised FIFA, suggesting the lack of transparency undermined trust in the VAR process.
  • FIFA clarified that the issue was quickly resolved and did not impact the VAR's decision-making, confirming the player was onside.
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