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Law 6: The Other Match Officials5. Video match officials·Page 87, 2026/27 edition

5. Video match officials

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A video assistant referee (VAR) is a match official who may assist the referee to make a decision using replay footage only for a ‘clear and obvious error' or ‘serious missed incident' relating to a goal/no goal, penalty/no penalty, red card (including a clearly incorrect second caution) or a case of mistaken identity when the referee cautions or sends off the wrong player.

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 87 · clause law-6-a597c9e9

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