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Referee overturns France free-kick in World Cup semi-final
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Referee Ivan Barton overturned a free-kick he had initially awarded to France during the 2026 World Cup semi-final against Spain.
The decision was reversed on the advice of the assistant referee, not Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
The assistant referee had a clearer view and informed Barton that Fabián Ruiz had not fouled Ousmane Dembélé.
The correction occurred before play restarted and was compliant with the Laws of the Game.
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