The 2026 World Cup has brought renewed attention to the role of referees and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system in football. Fans worldwide continue to debate the reliability and fairness of officiating decisions during the tournament. While VAR was introduced to reduce errors and increase transparency, its impact on fan trust remains a topic of discussion.

Al Jazeera highlights the ongoing conversation about whether fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup, reflecting a global interest in the integrity of the sport's officiating.

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