1. The Penalty Awarded Despite Offside

In the Norway vs. Italy match, Ada Hegerberg was awarded a penalty despite being offside. The VAR upheld the decision, citing that the foul occurred before Hegerberg became active. This rare application of the offside law left many fans puzzled.

2. Confusing Offside Call in France vs. England

Alessia Russo's goal for England was disallowed after a VAR review showed Beth Mead was marginally offside. The semi-automated offside technology highlighted Mead's upper arm and toe as offside, but the decision sparked confusion due to the tight margin.

3. The Header That Reset Offside

In England's match against the Netherlands, Leah Williamson was deemed offside after Sherida Spitse's header. The VAR ruled that Spitse's header was not a controlled play, thus the offside phase continued. This decision highlighted the subjective nature of the 'deliberate play' rule.

4. The Lengthy Penalty Review

Denmark's penalty against Sweden was overturned after a lengthy VAR review. The referee initially awarded a penalty but reversed the decision after reviewing the trip by Stine Ballisager Pedersen. This incident underscored the need for quicker VAR interventions.

5. Goal Disallowed Due to Offside Impact

France's goal against Germany was disallowed after Maëlle Lakrar was found to have impacted the goalkeeper from an offside position. This decision reinforced the importance of players' positioning affecting the goalkeeper's ability to play the ball.

6. Semi-Automated Offside Technology Failure

In the Portugal vs. Italy match, Diana Silva's goal was disallowed after the VAR manually drew the offside lines. The semi-automated offside technology failed to distinguish Silva's position, leading to a delay in the decision.

7. The Double-Touch Penalty Retake

In the Euro 2025 final, Beth Mead's penalty was retaken after she double-touched the ball. The VAR ruled that the first attempt was invalid, and Mead missed the retake. This incident highlighted the evolving nature of penalty rules.

8. Hair Pull Leads to Red Card and Penalty

Germany's Kathrin Hendrich was sent off for pulling Griedge Mbock's hair, resulting in a penalty for France. This incident showcased VAR's ability to spot subtle fouls that might be missed by the on-field officials.

9. Free Kick Upgraded to Penalty

In England's match against Wales, Georgia Stanway was awarded a penalty after a VAR review upgraded a free-kick decision. The review confirmed the foul occurred inside the box, leading to a penalty that Stanway converted.

10. Chip in the Ball Saves Denmark

Germany's penalty against Denmark was overturned after the chip in the ball detected the handball occurred outside the area. This technology ensured the correct decision was made, showcasing the advancements in football officiating.

11. The Perfect Block Move

Switzerland's goal against Iceland was disallowed after a VAR review showed Svenja Fölmli had fouled an opponent. This decision emphasized the importance of fair play in goal-scoring opportunities.

12. The Challenge That Left Russo Furious

In France's match against England, Alessia Russo claimed she was fouled before France scored. The VAR upheld the on-field decision, ruling that Maëlle Lakrar's challenge was fair. This incident highlighted the fine margins in refereeing decisions.