England head coach Thomas Tuchel didn't hold back with his thoughts about the poor refereeing after a World Cup win over Mexico.

England and Mexico are playing one of the wildest matches of the 2026 World Cup. There've been VAR reviews, penalty kicks and a red card. Yeah, the refereeing has been in the spotlight. As usual, there's just one ref on the pitch.

Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic react as referee Raphael Claus indicates a VAR decision Charlotte Wilson/ Presented as a still image by the video referee, the case for the prosecution is obvious.

Accidental contact resulted in a red card for USA's Folarin Balogun. The referee not only changed the game but potentially the tournament.

As you watch or read about the World Cup, there's a good chance that you'll see someone talking about VAR. But what is it? VAR is the use of the video assistant referee to review decisions made in a game for clear and obvious errors or missed incidents.

A leading refereeing analyst has sparked controversy by claiming that Les Rouges defender Niko Sigur was fortunate to stay on the pitch during his side’s World Cup clash against South Africa. While the co-hosts secured a historic 1-0 victory to reach the knockout rounds,

Referee Adham Makhadmeh Sarah Stier - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images England benefited from a contentious refereeing decision during their goalless group-stage draw with Ghana. When Thomas Tuchel’s side face DR Congo on Wednesday, they will hope the ...

The debate has intensified following Portugal’s dramatic World Cup victory over Croatia, where VAR dominated global headlines after four goals were disallowed, including a Croatian equaliser in the 103rd minute.