Uefa Will Not Use VAR for Diving Like at World Cup Uefa has announced that it will not adopt the "mistaken identity" protocol used by Fifa in the 2026 World Cup to review potential simulation using Video Assistant Referees (VARs).
This decision comes after two high profile cases where VARs intervened to change yellow cards given to United States defender Tim Ream and Switzerland striker Breel Embolo.
The governing body of European football has been criticized for its handling of VAR decisions, with many arguing that the constant need for clarification on rules and protocols is a major issue.