Argentina vs France Ref & VAR Decisions Part 1 | Explained

The FIFA World Cup Final Qatar 2022 between Argentina & France was filled with drama and controversial moments. Ref & VAR decisions had a big impact on the game, but were the decisions correct? If you're looking for a clear explanation with references to the Laws of the Game, I've got you covered.

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:08 Di Maria Penalty?
0:48 Muani Penalty?
1:07 Thuram Penalty?
1:43 Martinez Offside?
2:23 Montiel Handball?
2:45 Summary

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La final de la Copa Mundial de la FIFA Qatar 2022 entre Argentina y Francia estuvo llena de drama y momentos controvertidos. Las decisiones del árbitro y del VAR tuvieron un gran impacto en el juego, pero ¿fueron correctas? Si está buscando una explicación clara con referencias a las Leyes del juego, lo tenemos cubierto.

La Finale de la Coupe du Monde de la FIFA, Qatar 2022 entre l'Argentine et la France a été remplie de drames et de moments controversés. Les décisions de Ref & VAR ont eu un grand impact sur le jeu, mais étaient-elles correctes ? Si vous cherchez une explication claire avec des références aux Lois du Jeu, nous avons ce qu'il vous faut.

[zandrr]

Finally someone who's actually breaking the var decisions down instead of claiming the world cup is rigged

[gRIO]

Lautaro Martinez wasn't "just onside", he was super onside. Hands don't count, only shoulders.

[baxterkraft]

Ref was outstanding in such a tense and high high stressful game...congrats!! He didnt make a simple mistake.

[bishnumagar]

It only became controversial because there is a certain fanbase who didn’t wanted messi to win Wolrdcup because he would clearly be ahead in GOAT debate.

[PaulSpacey]

Messi was NOT offside, unless you don't understand the offside law and yes, it was a different circumstance to the Griezmann offside against Tunisia. The other fouls in this game are simply a matter of perspective, experience and opinion.

[anshmarkandey]

This was actually the most detailed breakdown on the situation. Much needed. Thanks

[estebanrivera]

The ref was very well balanced throughout the whole match.

The foul on Di Maria WAS a penalty. It doesn't matter if it was a hard or soft foul, it was a foul. There are several things that go into determining whether a foul is a foul (and with the consideration of a perfect world).

[yerbadealer]

Ref has been faster than var. superb performance

[Satish_HK]

Referee has shown his masterclass. Great job! VAR could be of no use if refereeing happens like this...

[pedropinzon]

It was a historic match, with outstanding performances, including the performance of the referee who did not make a mistake in any of his important decisions.

[rickykhokhar]

Argentina completely deserved this world cup.
Haters gonna cry

[mahairman]

I was trying to find a video explaining the ref's calls in the final, given that they were more that crucial. Them being 3 penalties is the main one.
That was a great job! I'm convinced he made all the right calls.

[robertcampbell]

Nice breakdown. I was dubious of the Di María pen but you’ve done a better job with your angles than some others out there. Definitely a great performance by this ref and no one should feel hard done.

[anotherimpact]

One of the best referee performances ever

[hugomendez]

I think the referree did an outstanding job in this match. Di Maria penalty was a soft foul but a foul nonetheless. He gets clipped from behind by Dembele. First penalty on France was also the correct decision as the french player was through on goal and the argentine defender brings him down deliberately. The handball penalty was clear as well as his arm was not stuck to his body and had he not blocked it, the ball would have went past him and possibly could've been a goal. The Thuram penalty is a little harder to determine but once again the referee made the right call. As Thuram approached the defender and saw that he had extended his leg out he saw a golden opportunity to try and get a penalty but the defender with quick reactions pulled his leg back just in time to avoid tripping Thuram but Thuram had already commited himself to get the foul so he dives in an effort to get the foul called but good job on the referree for seeing it.

[Mrromano]

France could have played the whole match well. And now weeping and lamenting and the judge's accusations. Until the 75th minute, France played nothing

[NewBieR]

It was spectacular match, and hard to ref, but imo the referee made very good decisions, he dynamized the game, if you are thinking that ref was bad, check the match for 3rd place. It was catastrophy. In this video there is a very accurate explain of his decision. Good job!

[baldeagle]

Best match I've ever witnessed. Two giants. One of them won fair and square.

[pooriashams]

This was the best ref performance of the whole worldcup. Literally no mistakes.

And I was a France (Mbappe) fan. I won cause Mbappe scored 4 goals. The highest in the history of a worldcup final

[wojtek]

Now we know why FIFA Refereeing Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina chose this team to referee the World Cup Final!!!