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fromwww.caughtoffside.com
19 hours ago

New VAR rules & time wasting limits brought in for 2026 World Cup

Corners and second yellow cards will be added to the scope of the video assistant referee (VAR) for this summer's World Cup. Other rule changes for the 2026 World Cup will include new rules in place to cut down on time wasting by teams to ensure games flow more quickly. This will be achieved by countdowns on goal kicks, throw-ins, and substitutions, which have so often been taken slowly by teams if they're protecting a narrow lead late in games.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Football rule changes: More VAR power, more countdowns for 2026 World Cup

Football's governing body expanded VAR capabilities and introduced new rules to maintain match tempo, including checks on corners, extended card review protocols, and time limits for throw-ins, goal kicks, and substitutions.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

IFAB to consult on mouth-covering players, confirm VAR and countdown changes

The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which sets the laws of football, said it will consult about mouth-covering, after Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni was alleged to have racially abused Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior during a Champions League match last week while his mouth was covered by his shirt.
Soccer (FIFA)
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Wider VAR scope and more countdowns for World Cup

VAR scope expands to include corners and second yellow cards at the 2026 World Cup, with new time-management measures introduced to reduce match delays and time-wasting.
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