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New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right

New rules abound - why VAR diving decision was wrong despite feeling right
BBC News Saturday 13 June 2026, 18:22 UTC 1 min read
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Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?

Some new rules and tweaks to a few old ones have been introduced for the 2026 World Cup. But are the changes leading to confusion?
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