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FIFA Rejects Offside Claims in Qatar-Switzerland World Cup Penalty Controversy
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100% centerFirst reported by Mako · Jun 13, 2026
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What happened
Qatar drew 1-1 with Switzerland at the World Cup after a disputed first-half penalty sparked accusations of a VAR mistake. FIFA later said a brief technical problem delayed offside graphics but confirmed the decision was correct.
- 01Qatar got a historic 1-1 draw with Switzerland on Sunday.
- 02A first-half penalty sparked claims of the World Cup’s first VAR scandal.
- 03FIFA said a technical issue briefly blocked offside graphics.
- 04FIFA insisted VAR lines showed the attacker was not offside.
- 05Archivio VAR accused FIFA of a SAOT mistake.
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MakoCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
FIFA Rejects Offside Claims in Qatar-Switzerland World Cup Penalty Controversy
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 14, 2026
FIFA Says No Offside on Switzerland’s Penalty Against Qatar After Graphics Glitch
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