Football Association Chief Executive Mark Bullingham has stated there is "no need" to extend the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, citing "enough interruptions to the game in the current model."
Speculation had arisen that the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which governs the laws of football, might be asked to consider expanding VAR powers to include corner kicks and second yellow cards.
However, the FA, which holds a seat on the board alongside the three other British associations and FIFA, has clearly expressed its opposition.
"We don't think there's any need to extend the use of VAR," Bullingham told BBC Sport.
"There are regular discussions in IFAB about what VAR should be and how it should evolve. We believe our current position is satisfactory.
"Of course, if someone proposes an item for IFAB to consider, we will evaluate it as a group.
"But as a group, we don't think VAR needs to be extended at the moment."
When asked for his reasoning, Bullingham said: "We believe the current model already has enough interruptions to the game."
Currently, the technology is used to make decisions in specific situations such as goals, penalty decisions, direct red cards, and mistaken identity. Some argue it should be expanded to improve decision accuracy. Free-kick and corner decisions are currently made by on-field officials.
In 2023, FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina mentioned that expanding VAR's use could be considered, but emphasized it should not lead to more delays.
BBC Sport has learned from several sources that IFAB has not received any proposals to expand VAR's scope, and several board members would oppose any such move if submitted at its annual meeting in November.
Any vote would occur at the board's annual general meeting in March, scheduled to be held in Cardiff. Each British association has one vote on motions, while FIFA has four. A rule change requires a three-quarters majority to pass.
IFAB and FIFA were approached for comment.
Second Yellow Card Controversies
Last season, Leandro Trossard was sent off by referee Michael Oliver in Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Manchester City.
The midfielder received a second yellow card in first-half injury time for kicking the ball away after a foul on Bernardo Silva.
Under existing rules, VAR could not intervene.
After the match, the Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel stated Oliver made the correct decision. However, it was not unanimous, as one panelist believed the "split-second nature of the kick away was a mitigating factor."
In the first half of the 2024-25 Premier League season, the KMI panel determined that five second yellow cards were incorrectly given:
Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest, 22 September - Morgan Gibbs-White (82)
Fulham 1-3 Aston Villa, 19 October - Jaden Philogene (90+3)
Ipswich 1-1 Leicester, 2 November - Kalvin Phillips (77)
Bournemouth 1-2 Brighton, 23 November - Carlos Baleba (59)
Crystal Palace 2-2 Manchester City, 7 December - Rico Lewis (84)
Meanwhile, three second yellow cards were missed:
Ipswich 2-2 Aston Villa, 29 September - Sam Morsy (70)
Tottenham 1-1 Fulham, 1 December - Sasa Lukic (60)
Everton 0-2 Nottingham Forest, 29 December - James Tarkowski (45)
A Football Supporters' Association survey in 2023 found that almost two-thirds of fans opposed VAR's use in English football.
Last year, a senior Premier League official admitted that VAR decisions were taking too long, providing a poor in-stadium experience for fans.
The 2023-24 Premier League season concluded with Wolves initiating a vote to abolish VAR, but clubs voted 19-1 in favor of retaining it.
The Premier League has promised to improve VAR, working to reduce delays and implementing steps to make supporters more aware of decision-making processes.
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