FIFA Introduces New VAR Rule at World Cup, ITV Commentators React

ITV commentators are confused by FIFA's new VAR decision at the World Cup.

ITV co-commentator Ally McCoist is amused by FIFA's move to introduce a stand-by VAR official for the World Cup quarter-finals. Refereeing standards have faced criticism, so FIFA will have two VAR officials at each stadium.

The France vs Morocco match was the first to use the new VAR arrangement, and ITV commentators Jon Champion and McCoist were visibly confused.

Champion thinks having fewer officials might improve decision-making, while McCoist joked about being a stand-by VAR official.

McCoist said it's not something to tell your grandkids about. He joked that being a stand-by VAR would be boring to talk about.

He imagined a conversation where he would say he did nothing at the World Cup.

McCoist added that if he told his grandkids he was a stand-by VAR, they would not be impressed.

The commentators laughed, and their doubts seemed justified when there was a notable VAR delay earlier in the game. All VAR decisions are made at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas.

To reduce technical issues, two officials will be at each stadium to help referees for the rest of the tournament. Two officials were appointed for the France vs Morocco game.

FIFA's referee choices were a big topic before the match, with an all-Argentine team selected. This follows Egypt's manager accusing FIFA of favoring Argentina.

Lionel Messi played a key role in Argentina's win over Egypt.

Egypt's manager said FIFA wants Messi to stay in the tournament and that the loss was unfair. He thinks Egypt deserved to qualify and were the better team.

FIFA's head of refereeing responded to the allegations, saying that unfair claims have no place in football.

FIFA says no one can question the integrity of their match officials. They also say that FIFA refereeing cannot be influenced by anyone.

FIFA's head of refereeing said that questioning the integrity of officials can lead to threats against them and their families.

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