Tim Ream's yellow card overturned after VAR review in World Cup match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 2:22 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
During the ongoing match between the USMNT and Paraguay, defender Tim Ream received a yellow card for a tackle on Miguel Almirón. Following a VAR review, it was determined that Ream had not made contact with Almirón, who was adjudged to have dived. The match is notable for the first significant VAR review of the 2026 World Cup, showcasing the expanded replay process implemented in the tournament.
- •Tim Ream was carded early in the second half.
- •VAR confirmed Almirón had dived to the ground.
- •This is the first significant VAR review of the tournament.
- •The tournament features expanded VAR processes for clearer decisions.
- •Replay now includes reviews for handballs and second yellow cards.
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Video replay was key to overturning a yellow card against the USMNT's Tim Ream. Here's what VAR is all about and why you'll see it a lot more in the 2026 World Cup
"Expect to see a lot of replay reviews over the course of the 2026 World Cup.
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