THE STORY
In the 2018 FIFA World Cup final on July 15, 2018, at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, referee Néstor Pitana awarded France a penalty kick after consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for a handball by Croatia's Ivan Perišić. This decision, made in the 38th minute, led to Antoine Griezmann's goal, giving France a 2-1 lead over Croatia. (si.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
France, Croatia
WHY IT MATTERS
This incident marked the first use of VAR in a World Cup final, sparking widespread debate over the accuracy and impact of the decision on the match's outcome.