India, July 10 -- FIFA has introduced an additional layer of VAR protection for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, placing video officials inside stadiums while retaining its centralised review operation in Dallas.

The adjustment comes during a period of intense scrutiny over refereeing standards at the tournament, although the measure itself is understood to have been introduced primarily as a safeguard against technical or communication failures.

Under the new arrangement, a VAR official and a reserve VAR official will be stationed at every stadium for the remaining matches of the competition.

The central Video Operation Room at the International Broadcast Centre in Dallas will continue to handle reviews and communicate with match ...