VAR at the Women’s World Cup may look and feel very different as FIFA trials a new method of keeping the fans informed about decisions.
Here, we take a look at how it will work, and how effective it might be.
How will VAR be different?
Until this year, fans had to rely on messages put on the big screen in the stadium, or the commentator on television working out what the referee had decided.
FIFA has embarked on a year-long trial of referees announcing the outcome when the VAR has sent them to the monitor.
After watching the replay, the referee will make the TV sign and then say how play will restart, and any possible sanctions such as a red card. This will be heard by the fans in the stadium, and those watching on TV.
