FIFA World Cup 2026: Should VAR Have Cancelled Spain's Penalty Over Lamine Yamal's Handball?
Spain's penalty against France sparked controversy after replays showed the ball striking Lamine Yamal's arm before Lucas Digne fouled him inside the box. However, under IFAB rules, accidental ball-to-arm contact is not automatically a handball offence. If the contact was deemed accidental and Yamal's arm was in a natural position, VAR was correct to let play continue and uphold the penalty.