FIFA Confirms VAR Error That Marred Switzerland-Qatar World Cup 2026 Qualifier Draw

A VAR decision during the tense World Cup 2026 qualifier between Switzerland and Qatar has been officially explained by FIFA. The error, which left fans and players frustrated, occurred in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Granit Xhaka of Switzerland and Akram Afif of Qatar were at the center of the action, but the mistake by the video assistant referee sparked intense debate. According to the FIFA statement, the VAR team failed to identify a clear offside in the buildup to Qatar's equalizer. T...