The International Football Federation (FIFA) has taken exceptional precautionary measures ahead of the anticipated quarterfinal match between Morocco and France in the World Cup, aiming to ensure the continuous operation of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology and avoid any potential impact on the match.

According to a report published by the Portuguese newspaper "A Bola" on Thursday, FIFA decided to prepare a special emergency plan for the match, which includes having Video Assistant Referee Leodan Gonzalez alongside standby assistant referee Tatiana Guzman inside the stadium, in case of any problem affecting communication with the main video operations room located in Dallas, USA.

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In the event of a communication failure between the stadium and the central VAR room, the referees present at the stadium will be able to review refereeing decisions directly, ensuring the continued use of the technology and preventing any stoppage of related procedures during the match. The newspaper explained that this measure comes due to FIFA regulations that do not allow matches to be stopped because of a video technology malfunction, which prompted the international federation to adopt this exceptional solution for the first time, aiming to maintain system readiness throughout the match. The precautionary plan covers all stages of the match, including extra time if the match extends, given the importance of the encounter that brings together the Moroccan and French national teams on Thursday evening in the World Cup quarterfinals.