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Egypt's World Cup exit reignites VAR controversy after disallowed goal
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Egypt's dramatic FIFA World Cup exit to Argentina has reignited controversy over the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system. The article examines why Egypt's goal was disallowed, how VAR actually works, and why it continues to divide players, officials, and fans. Published by The Hindu on July 13, 2026, the piece provides a breakdown of the incident and the ongoing debate surrounding the technology's role in football.
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Story: S. Shrivatsan Script: Shraddha Ram Kumar Edit: Shibu Narayan Published: July 13, 2026 — 08:05 pm IST
Egypt’s dramatic FIFA World Cup exit to Argentina has once again placed the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) at the centre of controversy.
Key questions have emerged from the match:
- Why was Egypt’s goal disallowed?
- How does VAR actually work?
- Why does the technology continue to divide players, officials, and fans?
Here is what happened.
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