FIFA's nod to video review technology for upcoming world cup

Bern, March 4: The International Football Association Board has given its approval to introduce a video assistant referees (VAR) technology in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.

FIFA President has said World Cup referees must get high-tech help to review key decisions at the 64-game tournament.

Video review can overturn "clear and obvious errors" and "serious missed incidents" by match officials involving goals, penalty awards, red cards, and mistaken identity.

"VAR at the World Cup will certainly help to have a fairer World Cup," Infantino said at a news conference. "If there is a big mistake, it will be corrected."

Infantino said that while the current VAR system "is not perfect ... we have to have the ambition to get close to perfection."

The decision Saturday is among the most fundamental changes to soccer since the laws were codified 155 years ago.

The VAR system has often created confusion in the first full season of live trials which now include more than 1,000 games worldwide.

The IFAB confirmed the VAR will be used, with the aim of reducing unfairness caused by 'clear and obvious errors' or 'serious missed incidents', in relation to the following:

-Goal / no goal

-Penalty / no penalty

-Direct red card (not second yellow card)

-Mistaken identity (when the referee cautions or sends off the wrong player)