FIFA Says Match Tempo, and Limiting Time-Wasting, Will Be Point of Emphasis at World Cup
FIFA will enforce stricter time-wasting penalties and clarify VAR checks, with referees able to issue red cards for confrontations.
- FIFA announced Sunday that the 2026 World Cup, beginning June 11, will implement new regulations designed to eliminate time-wasting and improve match tempo, Chief Refereeing Officer Pierluigi Collina confirmed.
- To accelerate play, substitutes must now exit the field within 10 seconds or their team faces a one-minute entry delay, while referees will enforce five-second visual countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks.
- Players who cover their mouths during a "confrontational situation" with opponents will receive immediate red cards, FIFA said, though friendly conversations between teammates remain permitted without penalty.
- Video Assistant Referee authority has expanded to review incorrect yellow cards or corner kicks, and teams abandoning matches in protest will forfeit the competition.
- Approved by The International Football Association Board , these landmark changes will govern the 2026 World Cup before expanding to the 2026-27 season to enhance player and fan experience.
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