Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has become a mainstay in major soccer competitions since its widespread introduction in 2018.
The system—designed to assist referees with key decisions such as goals, penalties, red cards, and cases of mistaken identity—has been deployed at FIFA World Cups, continental tournaments like the Euros and Africa Cup of Nations, and in domestic leagues around the globe.
Next on the international soccer calendar for 2025 is the newly expanded FIFA Club World Cup. For the first time, 32 teams from across the world will compete for a record-breaking $1 billion prize pool and a revamped title.
But will VAR be in use at the tournament? Let’s take a closer look.
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