The VAR Paradox: When Justice Fails to Catch Up The FIFA World Cup has always been a showcase for human drama, but the recent match between Argentina and Egypt was a stark reminder that technology is no silver bullet when it comes to resolving controversy.
While fans around the world marveled at the dramatic comeback by Lionel Messi's team, the Egyptian camp was left seething with anger over two contentious VAR decisions.
The first controversy centered on a goal that was disallowed after a VAR review, leaving Egypt wondering what might have been. Instead of moving ahead 2 0, they had to wait until the 67th minute for their second goal.