FIFA’s on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport’s governing body said Sunday with the start of the 48-team tournament now less than two weeks away.

FIFA’s on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport’s governing body said…

A raft of landmark rule changes will come into force ahead of this summer’s World Cup

Red cards for covering mouths, corner kicks for time wasting and broadened use of VAR technology will be implemented.

"These amendments aim to tackle discrimination, cut time-wasting, enhance match tempo and improve both the player and fan experience."

FIFA and IFAB unveil strict new laws for the 2026 World Cup, targeting time-wasting, tougher red cards, faster VAR checks and quicker restarts.

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FIFA's on-field officials for the World Cup will insist on keeping matches moving by taking rule changes designed to limit time-wasting seriously, the sport's governing body said…