FIFA addresses graphic outage during Qatar-Switzerland draw
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
FIFA confirmed that a brief technical outage prevented the display of a semi-automated offside graphic during the VAR check in the Qatar versus Switzerland match on June 13. Breel Embolo scored from the penalty spot after a VAR review cleared him for an onside position. The incident raised concerns about transparency, as commentators noted the absence of supporting graphics that typically clarify tight offside decisions. FIFA stated that the VAR workflow was not impacted and the decision adhered to normal procedures. The semi-automated offside technology aims to assist referees with tight calls but relies on visual evidence that was unavailable in this case.
- •FIFA reported a brief technical outage during Qatar vs. Switzerland match.
- •The VAR cleared Breel Embolo for a penalty to Switzerland.
- •No graphic evidence for the VAR decision was provided to viewers.
- •Gary Neville criticized FIFA for the lack of transparency.
- •Semi-automated offside technology aims to remove subjective judgments.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA says no offside before Swiss penalty but viewers don't see lines
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA explains lack of semi-automated offside graphic in Qatar’s draw with Switzerland
"A technical malfunction caused confusion among TV viewers during the World Cup match between Switzerland and Qatar after an onside graphic could not be produced before a penalty awarded to Switzerland. Viewers and experts were puzzled over a possible offside position before the foul by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada on Remo Freuler.
"FIFA has confirmed a “brief technical outage” meant that no onside animation graphic was available during the VAR check that cleared Breel Embolo to convert the penalty in Switzerland’s 1-1 draw...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:00 AMFIFA says no offside before Swiss penalty but viewers don't see lines
A technical malfunction caused confusion among TV viewers during the World Cup match between Switzerland and Qatar after an onside graphic could not be produced before a penalty awarded to Switzerland. Viewers and experts were puzzled over a possible offside position before the foul by Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada on Remo Freuler.
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:05 AMFIFA explains lack of semi-automated offside graphic in Qatar’s draw with Switzerland
FIFA has confirmed a “brief technical outage” meant that no onside animation graphic was available during the VAR check that cleared Breel Embolo to convert the penalty in Switzerland’s 1-1 draw...
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