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VAR protocol4. Procedures·Page 158, 2026/27 edition

4. Procedures

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The VAR describes to the referee what can be seen on the TV replay(s) and the referee then:

· makes a final decision based on the referee's own perception and the information from the VAR, and, where appropriate, input from other match officials – ‘VAR-only review'

IFAB Laws of the Game 2026/27, page 158 · clause law-x-9bb2a9c4

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