FIFA World Cup 2026 feed updates
This article describes FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Data feed updates. All changes are non-breaking and require no XSD or SDK updates.
To ensure you continue to receive data of the highest quality, we are pleased to announce minor changes for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The new IFAB rules are now reflected in the Live Data XML feed for the FIFA World Cup 2026. All changes are technically non-breaking; no updates to your XSD schema or SDK integrations are required.
The update covers new VAR attributes, support for timed substitutions, and a new event for free kicks taken.
VAR events: player IDs, corners, and mistaken identity
We introduce new attributes for VAR events to support recent FIFA changes. The referee may receive assistance from the VAR only in relation to five categories of decisions or incidents. This change extends the available data points: VAR replays can now also be used also for corners and mistaken identity in yellow/red card events. Mistaken identity occurs when a referee cautions or sends off the wrong player for a bookable offense committed by a teammate.
When present, these optional attributes are sent with event IDs 2064 and 2065.
2064
Video assistant referee
The event is used when video review (VAR) is confirmed. `extrainfo` refers to the type of event under review, such as a goal, penalty kick, or red card.
External Feed (BC+DC), iScout (BC+DC), XSA (DC)
extrainfo
description: Type of the video assistant referee event
values:
0 (Goal)
1 (Penalty)
2 (Red card)
3 (Corner)
4 (Mistaken Identity)
player1
description: Optional ID of the player involved
values: Integer
2065
Video assistant referee over
The event is used when video review has ended and the referee has given a verdict. The event attributes carry information about the result of that decision.
External Feed (BC+DC), iScout (BC+DC), XSA (DC)
extrainfo
description: Outcome of the video assistant referee event
values:
0 = Goal
1 = No Goal
2 = Penalty
3 = No Penalty
4 = Red Card
5 = No Red Card
6 = Corner
7 = No Corner
8 = Mistaken Id.
9 = No Mistaken Id.
player1
description: Optional ID of the player involved
Timed substitution
For the 2026 World Cup, FIFA introduced a timed substitution rule. The player being replaced must leave the pitch within 10 seconds. If the player takes longer, the substitute must wait one full minute before entering. This leaves the team temporarily short-handed.
This change affects event 60 and introduces event 2006, Player coming onto the pitch.
60
Substitution
A player has been substituted.
External Feed (BC+DC), iScout (BC+DC), XSA (DC)
side
description: Team
values:
home
away
extrainfo
description: Timed or late substitution flag
values:
1 = Late substitution
0 or no value = Normal timed substitution
player1
description: Outgoing player ID
player2
description: Incoming player ID
2006
Player coming onto the pitch
Used when a player comes onto the pitch, for example after a delayed substitution.
External Feed (BC+DC), iScout (BC+DC), XSA (DC)
side
description: Team
values:
home
away
player1
description: ID of the player coming onto the pitch
Free kick taken event (2392)
We have added a new event to indicate when a free kick has been taken. While event 150 (Free kick) indicates that a free kick has been awarded, event 2392 identifies the precise moment the kick is taken. This applies only to free kicks in dangerous positions.
2392
Free Kick Taken
Used when a free kick is taken. (Dangerous position)
External Feed (BC+DC), iScout (BC+DC), XSA (DC)
side
description: Team
values:
home
away
player1
description: Player ID
Sample sequence:
Testing Opportunity
We created a sample match that can be used for testing all the features above. Please access the replay server and subscribe directly to ID: 71913656 Match Booking is not required. Replay server documentation is available here.
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