Ghana head coach Carlos Queiroz launched a furious attack on the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system after his side's World Cup defeat to England on Friday, claiming officials missed a 'clear penalty and red card' that could have changed the outcome of the match.
Speaking to reporters after the game, a visibly frustrated Queiroz said: 'I'm not sure VAR is still working in the World Cup. We still have VAR? It's working? I have some doubts about that because another penalty that they need give to Ghana, a clear penalty against...' He added that the VAR team 'went for a coffee' during the incident.
The incident in question occurred in the second half when Ghana forward Inaki Williams appeared to be fouled inside the penalty area by an England defender. Replays showed contact, but referee Wilton Sampaio waved play on, and VAR did not recommend a review.
England went on to win the match 2-1, with goals from Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka, while Ghana's consolation came from a Mohammed Kudus strike. The result leaves Ghana bottom of Group H with one point from two matches, while England top the group with four points.
Queiroz, a former Real Madrid and Portugal boss, has a history of criticizing officiating at major tournaments. The Ghana Football Association has not yet commented on whether it will file a formal complaint with FIFA over the decision.
