VAR技术-应用指南（2026年1月） VAR技术——应用手册（2026年1月）

FIFA Quality Programme forVideo Assistant Referee (VAR) Application GuideVersion: January 2026 Introduction Theuse of Video Assistant Referee (VAR)technologywas first implemented by FIFA at the FIFAWorld Cup Russia 2018™and has been used in many competitions since. The VARs are there tosupport the main referee with additional information in 4match-changingscenarios, in case theinitial decision by the main referee was a clear and obvious mistake. While there are several soft The FIFA Quality Programme operates a test procedure for VAR technologies (standard VAR systemsand VAR Light) with the aim to validate the technical integration of the system into the In order to establish technical guidelines for VAR systems that wish to be approved for use in thegame of football a research project was undertaken to identify key areas of technical importancefor VAR systems, develop a methodology behind quantifying these factors and establishingobjective test methods that could be used to ensure that a system can provide an adequate solution. The tests are organised by FIFA in cooperation with independent test institutesand all certifiedsystems are listed on theFIFA Resource Hubfor end-user guidance. Thisdocumentcontains information for any VAR providerinterested inbecominga licensee of theFIFA Quality Programme andobtainingFIFA certification for their VAR system. Certification process forVAR technology Any provider that wishes to have their system approved and certified in accordance with the FIFAQuality Programme must comply with the following steps and fulfil all criteria: Step 1 | Application &requesting the test Providersinterestedin becoming a licenseeshall submitthee below detailstoFIFA (quality@fifa.org). Insurancerequirements Prior to countersigning the agreement, proof of a Product Liability Insurance that is valid for the wholecertification is an essential part of the Licence Agreementwhichis compulsory for all providers. Thisinsurance is primarily in the interest of the licensee to ensure protection in case of any claim in If the national insurance market does not provide adequate insurance solutions, it is helpful to use aninsurance broker with access to the international insurance market. The applicant has to provide written confirmation from the insurance company that the Product Liability Insurance will beconcluded as per the terms and conditionsrequired by FIFA. Compliance check Once the application documents have been submitted FIFA willsend the applicant a form to be filledout to run a compliance check. Step 2|System test Each system must be tested in accordance with theFIFA Quality Programme for Video AssistantReferee (VAR) Test Manual.Testing is conducteddirectly with a FIFA-accredited test institute, which is Information on theFIFA-accredited test institutes, including contact details,is available on theFIFAResource Hub.Providers must contact aFIFA-accredited test institutedirectly to arrange their system Testing is conducted under controlled laboratory conditions at the premises of the Test Institute.Subject to prior approval by the Test Institute, testing may also be carried out at a location designated Oncethe test has been completed,the test institute will share the results with FIFA.If the systempassesthe test, the provider may proceed toStep 3of the certification process. Step 3|Contract & certification Followingthe successfultest result, FIFA will provide a licence agreement for thetechnologyproviderto sign. This agreement provides thelegalbasis for the certification, governs the use of the FIFA marks Providers have the choice between a commercial agreement (Standard Agreement) and a non-commercial agreement (Basic Agreement).Companies who decide not to sign a Licence Agreement Upon both parties signing the contract,licensed providers will receive the official FIFA test reportanda FIFA certificate for their VAR Technology. The provider and the certified system will also belisted ontheFIFAwebsite. This list is updateddailyand constitutes the only confirmation (with the certificate) of the system’sapproval. FIFA does not issue any letters or confirmation e-mails to any providers. Step 4|IAAP To support competition organisers with the implementation of the technology, FIFA and The IFABintroduced the Implementation Assistance and Approval Programme (IAAP). ThisProgrammeensures tackling the challenges related to the organisation and management of VAR implementation and For more information about the IAAP clickhere. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Product certification To which standards can I certify VAR systems?VAR systems can be tested and certified to either the FIFA Quality standard or the FIFA Basic standard. What is the certification period?Products thataresuccessfully tested to the FIFA Qualityor the FIFA Basicstandard for VAR will be certified for a maximum of 4 years (48 months)from the day of thefinalapproval of the test results What happens when the