Officials will be able to check whether the ball has gone out of play in the buildup to a goal due to technology changes at the World Cup.

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

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.

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

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to kick off across the United States, Canada and Mexico, football's lawmakers, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), have approved…

The ball's sensors will track each touch and can help make decisions about potential offsides, handballs and other common incidents

Discover the full list of new FIFA rules for the 2026 World Cup, including changes to throw-ins, substitutions, VAR, and more. Stay updated with the latest

Officials will be able to check whether the ball has gone out of play in the buildup to a goal due to technology changes at the World Cup.

FIFA introduces real-time audio alerts for assistant referees during the 2026 World Cup to enhance offside decision-making. | Football News