With all this refereeing debacle the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup is becoming as ridiculous as Newcastle fielding 10 referees.
It certainly feels that way for a lot of fans right now.
The 2026 World Cup has seen a string of contentious refereeing and VAR decisions, with debates over disallowed goals, penalties, red cards, and the expanding use of technology. FIFA's refereeing chief, Pierluigi Collina, has defended the officials and rejected claims of bias, while players, coaches, and supporters remain divided over whether VAR is helping or hurting the game.
