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Law 5: The Referee4. Video assistant referee (VAR)·Page 77, 2026/27 edition

4. Video assistant referee (VAR)

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The use of video assistant referees (VARs) is only permitted where the match/ competition organiser has fulfilled all the implementation requirements as set out in the VAR Handbook, and has received written permission from FIFA.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 77 · clause law-5-53b03c27

Verdicts that turn on it 1

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