Standards
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Technology
Introduction
The use of video assistant referees (VARs) in football was included in the Laws of the Game in the 2018/2019 edition. Through the FIFA Quality Programme for VAR Technology, FIFA assesses the technological aspects of VAR systems.
To support competition organisers with the implementation of the technology, FIFA and The IFAB introduced the Implementation Assistance and Approval Programme (IAAP). This allows the same standards to be applied when using VARs in a new competition, offering assistance in tackling the challenges related to the organisation and management of VAR implementation and overseeing training programmes for personnel in charge of VAR technology.
Video Assistant Referee Technology
What does a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) actually do?
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VAR Technology documents
Important documents (standards and manuals etc).
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List of Inspected VAR and Communication Systems Providers
The list contains technology providers, in alphabetical order, capable of providing VAR technology services for the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) project by competition organisers.
FIFA Quality Programme for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Technology
The use of video assistant referees (VARs) in football was included in the Laws of the Game in the 2018/2019 edition. FIFA has now launched the FIFA Quality Programme for VAR Technology, which assesses the technological aspects of VAR systems.
Assistance and Approval Programme for the implementation of VAR - Technology
The Implementation Assistance and Approval Programme (IAAP) was approved during The IFAB's 132nd Annual General Meeting on 3 March 2018. The five step process is mandatory and must be completed by every competition planning to use the VAR system.
VAR at The Fifa Women’s World Cup 2019™
The team consists of the video assistant referee (VAR) and his/her two assistant video assistant referees (AVARs). All of them are top FIFA match officials.