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At the World Cup, has 'VAR' gone too far? Some fans say it's ruining the tournament

At the World Cup, has 'VAR' gone too far? Some fans say it's ruining the tournament
NPR News Friday 17 July 2026, 08:00 UTC By Jasmine Garsd 1 min read
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In this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time when fans and teams loved it. What went wrong?(Image credit: Alex Grimm)

In this World Cup, VAR, or video assistant referee, has become ubiquitous (and despised by many). But there was a time when fans and teams loved it. What went wrong?

(Image credit: Alex Grimm)

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