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Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?

Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
BBC News Friday 26 June 2026, 12:29 UTC 1 min read
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After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.

After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
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