The VAR call that dumbfounded the world's best refs
Summary
During the 2026 World Cup match between France and Senegal, a video review (VAR) was used to check a possible penalty when France's Kylian Mbappe was challenged in the penalty area. The referee decided no penalty would be given, saying Mbappe had caused the contact, which surprised many experts. Despite this, France won the match 3-1, with Mbappe scoring twice and breaking French scoring records.Key Facts
- The incident happened in the 58th minute of the France vs. Senegal match, which was tied 0-0 at the time.
- Referee Alireza Faghani used the VAR system to review the play before deciding no penalty should be given.
- The referee said Mbappe initiated contact, so the decision was a goal kick, not a penalty.
- Many football experts publicly disagreed with the decision, calling it strange and wrong.
- Mbappe scored two goals, helping France win 3-1 against Senegal.
- Mbappe became France’s all-time leading goal scorer with 58 goals and the top World Cup scorer for France with 14 goals.
- France’s coach Didier Deschamps also believed a penalty should have been awarded.
- Despite disagreement, the referee’s decision stood, and the match continued without a penalty.
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