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World Cup

More Penalties awarded at Russia World Cup than the whole Brazil Group Stage

Only 10 penalties were awarded during the whole group stage of the World Cup in Brazil. The tournament in Russia is the first World Cup where VAR is used to help match officials avoid possible mistakes by reviewing video replays of game episodes.
Kari Arnason (L top) of Iceland competes for a head ball with Nicolas Otamendi (R top) of Argentina during a group D match between Argentina and Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2018. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)
Kari Arnason (L top) of Iceland competes for a head ball with Nicolas Otamendi (R top) of Argentina during a group D match between Argentina and Iceland at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow, Russia, June 16, 2018. (Xinhua/Xu Zijian)
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