Fans fume at ‘nonsense’ new World Cup VAR rule used in Brazil’s draw with Morocco
WORLD Cup viewers were left completely baffled at a new VAR rule that has been introduced. The new law was in action for the first time in the Group C game between Brazil and Morocco in New Jersey. The referee had initially signalled for a corner to Brazil during the 1-1 draw. But VAR intervened when it was clear from replays that Matheus Cunha touched the ball last. The video assistants informed the referee and he gave a goal-kick to Morocco. The right decision was eventually reached on the field – but fans were left confused. READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP It comes after a VAR incident in Friday’s game between the USA and Paraguay. Play was mysteriously stopped after Antonee Robinson put the ball out of play and the referee went to the pitchside monitor. He was sent there by the VAR to review the decision to book Tim Ream for a challenge on Miguel Almiron. Replays showed Almiron wasn’t touched. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS The yellow card for Ream was rescinded and instead shown to the Paraguay forward in the first ever case of ‘mistaken identity’. But it turns out the decision to intervene was wrong under mistaken identity rules, even if the right decision was made. And fans were left confused that a corner could be overturned to a goalkick, but seemingly not the other way. One said: “VAR can take away a corner kick given but can’t do otherwise. What kind of bs nonsense is this rule by fifa?” Another commented: “This introduction of VAR overruling wrongly awarded corner kicks is definitely a good move. “Just a shame that it doesn’t work the other way around.” While a third posted: “First Time ever did I see corner being reviewed by VAR. This tournament is ridiculous.” And another said: “VAR can now overturn a wrong corner decision?” Brazil and Morocco drew 1-1 in their opening game in Group C. Vinicius Jr’s equalizer rescued a point for Carlo Ancelotti’s men after Ismael Saibari’ strike. World Cup 2026 - all the info LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED! This year’s World Cup will be like no other as a record-breaking 48 nations compete to lift football’s biggest prize. England manager Thomas Tuchel is hoping to finally bring football home after a 60-year drought. But footballing legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have other plans in what will likely be their final World Cup appearance. SunSport have got everything you need for the huge tournament LATEST NEWS - BBC release stunning immersive 3D World Cup app - Gordan Ramsey EXCLUSIVE - England stars’ boots and equipment STOLEN - How BBC vs ITV line-ups compare for the World Cup KEY INFO - World Cup 2026 full match schedule including kick-off times - World Cup 2026 full squads - World Cup 2026 rule changes - World Cup 2026 prize money VIDEO TIPS AND BETTING If you click a link in this article, we will earn affiliate revenue.