Fouls committed immediately before the ball is in play will now come under VAR scrutiny

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

La IFAB aprobó cambios en el protocolo del VAR que permitirán revisar más acciones durante el Mundial 2026. El torneo también incorporará nuevas reglas sobre sustituciones,…

Video assistant referees can now step in if attacking team commits a clear foul before the ball is in play and has a direct impact on a goal, penalty kick or disciplinary sanction

The International Football Association Board has announced a raft of rule changes for the World Cup, including expanded powers for VAR and five-second countdowns for throw-ins and…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature significant rule updates, including expanded VAR powers, stricter discipline, and innovative measures to combat time-wasting.

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

FIFA’s refereeing chief cited England as an example of now-forbidden conduct.

Fouls committed immediately before the ball is in play will now come under VAR scrutiny

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