'VAR went for a coffee!' - England 'very lucky' to avoid 'clear penalty and red card' as Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz rages at World Cup officials
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz criticized World Cup officiating after a 0-0 draw with England, specifically citing a missed penalty and red card incident. The coach expressed frustration with VAR and the overall standard of refereeing during the match.
Why it matters
High-profile officiating controversies in major sporting events often spark debates about the implementation and consistency of VAR technology.
Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz has launched a scathing attack on the officiating standards at the 2026 World Cup, suggesting that the VAR officials must have been on a coffee break during a controversial moment in their 0-0 draw with England. The veteran coach was left incensed after the Black Stars were denied what he deemed a "clear penalty and red card" during the stalemate in Foxborough.
The article reports on a coach's subjective complaints while maintaining a neutral journalistic distance.
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