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•1 Jul 2026, 09:23

FIFA defends VAR call after Germany goal ruled out in World Cup clash

FIFA says referees were instructed to penalise obstruction fouls involving players not attempting to play the ball, following controversy over Germany’s disallowed extra-time goal against Paraguay. The decision, reviewed by VAR, contributed to Germany’s penalty shootout defeat, prompting criticism from head coach Julian Nagelsmann and defence from referees committee chair Pierluigi Collina.