FIFA explains offside in Swiss penalty

The International Federation of Football Association (FIFA) issued a clarification regarding the controversy surrounding the penalty awarded to the Swiss national team against Qatar. They confirmed that the temporary technical glitch in the offside line display system did not impact the operation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology or the refereeing decisions during the match. The statement explained that the issue was swiftly addressed, and the VAR protocol continued to function normally, as no offside was confirmed in the reviewed footage. Qatar and Switzerland drew 1-1 in the opening match for both teams at the 2026 World Cup.

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