FIFA smart ball technology World Cup 2026 introduces sensor-enabled balls and tracking systems designed to improve VAR accuracy and speed decisions
VAR rule changes approved by IFAB will allow reviews of second yellow cards and corners at the World Cup to curb errors and time-wasting
FIFA confirms VAR will check corner-kick decisions at the 2026 World Cup despite league resistance
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