The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has authorised further trials of Football Video Support (FVS) following a meeting in Zurich. The system allows head coaches to challenge specific on-field decisions twice per match. Pierluigi Collina, chairman of the FIFA referees committee, stated that the review process remains in a two-year evaluation phase.
Initial trials took place during the FIFA Under-20 and Under-17 Women's World Cups in 2024. Unlike the current Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, FVS uses fewer cameras and does not require a dedicated video official. Referees review footage at a pitch-side monitor only when a manager makes a formal request.
Football's lawmakers intend the system for use in competitions with limited broadcast resources. According to FIFA, the trials aim to provide a more affordable alternative to standard VAR technology. The governing body will continue to gather data from various global competitions before making a final decision on permanent implementation. Officials confirmed the system only corrects clear and obvious errors, per Sky Sports and Reuters reporting.
