FIFA WWC 2019: VAR to be used for tournament

Referee Nestor Pitana reviewing VAR footage - Getty

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is set to be used at this summer's Women World Cup, tournament organiser, FIFA has confirmed.

After successful assessment of the video
refereeing system and planning in recent months, FIFA’s Organising Committee has recommended use of VAR for the tournament in France (host of the event).

A final decision will be made at the next world governing body’s council meeting.

“The chairman of FIFA’s referees committee has updated us on the progress made with regard to the implementation of VAR at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019,” Zvonimir Boban, FIFA’s deputy secretary general said.

“Based on the thorough work carried out over the past few months, FIFA is happy with the steps taken and the excellent job done by FIFA’s refereeing team and the female referees involved.

“We are confident about proposing the use of VAR in France to the Fifa Council, as we are very positive about its implementation.”

The tournament will take place across nine cities in France from June 7 to July 7.

Host country France will play against Korea Republic at the opening ceremony of the tournament on June 7 at the Parc Des Princes.