On 15 June 2018, Diego Costa's goal against Portugal became the first World Cup goal based on a VAR decision; the first penalty as a result of a VAR decision was awarded to France in their match against Australia on 16 June and resulted in a goal by Antoine Griezmann.
Pada 15 Juni 2018, gol Diego Costa melawan Portugal menjadi gol Piala Dunia pertama berdasarkan keputusan VAR; penalti pertama sebagai hasil dari keputusan VAR diberikan kepada Prancis dalam pertandingan mereka melawan Australia pada 16 Juni dan menghasilkan gol oleh Antoine Griezmann.