FIFA: No offside in Switzerland penalty

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system experienced a technical malfunction during the Switzerland vs. Qatar match in the World Cup, sparking controversy over the decision to award a penalty kick from which Switzerland scored the winning goal. FIFA confirmed that the technology did not influence the referee's decisions, despite doubts from experts and viewers about the validity of the offside call. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Qatar securing their first point of the tournament.