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UEFA Introduces Standard Four-Step VAR Review Process for Referees
UEFA has introduced a standard four-step process for pitch-side VAR reviews, aiming to make decisions more consistent and easier for referees, players and supporters to understand.
The Ref’s News · 10 August 2026
UEFA has introduced a new standardised process for referees conducting VAR reviews at the pitch-side monitor.
The four-step sequence is designed to create greater consistency in how incidents are assessed across European competitions and to make the reasoning behind VAR decisions clearer.
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