Inside the Controversial Calls: World Cup Rules and Tech Explained

WHO:

AP - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin criticized the "mistaken identity" rule, stating it "destroyed our game today."

AP - Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed that "we have suffered injustice" regarding the VAR decisions in their match against Argentina.

AP - Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić has stepped down following the team's elimination.

AP - Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann has resigned after the team's elimination.

AP - Switzerland’s Breel Embolo, Argentina’s Leandro Paredes, referee Joao Pinheiro, Switzerland coach Murat Yakin, Germany’s Jonathan Tah, Germany’s Waldemar Anton, FIFA’s referees chief Pierluigi Collina, Croatia’s Luka Modric, Croatia’s Josko Gvardiol, Croatia’s Igor Mantanovic, Egypt’s Mostafa Zico, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan, Norway’s Erling Haaland, England’s Elliot Anderson, Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić, German coach Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp.

WHAT:

AP - Norway's players and staff claimed that the ball hit a cable that suspends overhead cameras during Jude Bellingham's equalizing goal, but FIFA stated there was no contact, as the sensor showed no peak in the "heartbeat of the ball."

AP - Norway had a goal disallowed when VAR spotted a foul by Erling Haaland on England's Elliot Anderson before a corner was taken, under new rules allowing VAR to intervene for incidents occurring before the ball is kicked.

AP - Norway's players claimed that a goal was disallowed due to a foul by Erling Haaland on England's Elliot Anderson before a corner kick, which was confirmed by VAR.

AP - FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina stated that officials were instructed to penalize players who block opponents without attempting to play the ball, especially regarding goalkeepers.

AP - Egypt's soccer federation expressed that several key incidents raised serious concerns about the consistency and fairness of VAR decisions.

AP - Norway's players claimed that a goal was disallowed due to a foul by Erling Haaland on England's Elliot Anderson before a corner kick.

Monterey Herald - Switzerland's Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card due to "clear simulation" after a review by VAR.

Boston Herald - Germany's Jonathan Tah missed a decisive penalty kick in a shootout after his goal was disallowed for a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

Fort Bragg Advocate-News - Croatia's Josko Gvardiol had a goal disallowed due to a slight touch detected by connected ball technology from Igor Mantanovic.

Fort Bragg Advocate-News - Egypt's Mostafa Zico had a goal disallowed after a foul on Argentina's Lisandro Martinez was confirmed by VAR.

Fort Bragg Advocate-News - Norway's players claimed a goal was disallowed due to a foul by Erling Haaland on England's Elliot Anderson before a corner kick.

AP - Breel Embolo was sent off in a quarterfinal match against Argentina due to a second yellow card for simulation.

AP - Argentina won the match against Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.

AP - Germany was eliminated in the round of 32 after a disallowed goal by Jonathan Tah due to a foul on goalkeeper Orlando Gill.

AP - Croatia had a goal disallowed against Portugal due to connected ball technology detecting a slight touch from Igor Mantanovic.

AP - Egypt led 2-0 against Argentina in the round of 16 but lost 3-2 after a disallowed goal due to a foul confirmed by VAR.

AP - Norway had a goal disallowed against England due to a foul by Erling Haaland before a corner kick.

WHERE:

AP - The events took place at the World Cup, with specific matches involving Switzerland, Argentina, Germany, Paraguay, Croatia, Portugal, Egypt, and England.

WHEN:

AP - The quarterfinal match between Switzerland and Argentina occurred on a Saturday.

AP - Germany's elimination occurred in the round of 32.

WHY:

AP - FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina stated that officials were instructed to penalize players who block opponents without attempting to play the ball, especially regarding goalkeepers, contributing to Germany's elimination.

AP - FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina stated that there is "no defined limit regarding either the distance from goal or the amount of time between the incident and the goal."

Monterey Herald - Switzerland coach Murat Yakin criticized the "mistaken identity" rule, stating it "destroyed our game today."

Boston Herald - FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina stated that officials were instructed to penalize players who block opponents without attempting to play the ball, especially regarding goalkeepers.

Fort Bragg Advocate-News - Egypt's soccer federation expressed concerns about the consistency and fairness of VAR decisions affecting the game's outcome.

AP - The sending off of Embolo was due to a "clear simulation" as determined by VAR after a review.

AP - Germany's goal was disallowed due to a foul on the goalkeeper, as per newly tightened regulations.

AP - Croatia's goal was ruled offside due to advanced sensors detecting a touch that was undetectable to the naked eye.

AP - Egypt's goal was disallowed due to a foul that occurred earlier in the play, confirmed by VAR.

HOW:

AP - FIFA's connected ball technology captures data 500 times per second to determine slight contacts, allowing officials to make fast, accurate decisions.

Monterey Herald - VAR intervened in the Switzerland vs. Argentina match after a yellow card was shown to Leandro Paredes, allowing the referee to review the incident.

Fort Bragg Advocate-News - FIFA confirmed that the connected ball technology captures data 500 times per second to determine slight contacts.

AP - VAR intervened in the Switzerland vs. Argentina match after a yellow card was shown to Paredes, allowing the referee to review the incident.

AP - FIFA's connected ball technology captures data 500 times per second to determine slight contacts.

AP - VAR was used to review incidents that occurred before the ball was kicked during corner routines in the Norway vs. England match.

In a controversial match, Norway's players and staff argued that Jude Bellingham's equalizing goal was affected by a cable from an overhead camera, but FIFA confirmed there was no contact, as the sensor indicated no change in the "heartbeat of the ball." Additionally, Norway had a goal disallowed after VAR identified a foul by Erling Haaland on England's Elliot Anderson prior to a corner kick, in line with new rules allowing for such interventions. FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina emphasized that officials are now instructed to penalize players who obstruct opponents without attempting to play the ball, a decision that played a role in Germany's elimination from the tournament.