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Laws of Football: Wider VAR Scope and More Countdowns for World Cup
IFAB will use VAR to review red cards from incorrect second yellow cards and mistaken corner kicks to enhance fairness and speed during this year’s World Cup.
- On Saturday, the International Football Association Board widened VAR to include corner kicks and second-yellow incidents for use at this year's World Cup.
- To preserve match tempo, IFAB said measures aim to reduce added stoppage time for player welfare, supporters and broadcasters, building on last year's goalkeeper quick-hold rule.
- Competitions can opt to use corner checks, while VAR will overturn clearly incorrect corners only if immediate and without delay, and review second-yellow red cards but not advise issuing new ones.
- Substituted players must exit within 10 seconds or remain off for one minute, while match referees can start a countdown to speed throw-ins and goal kicks.
- IFAB will run trials on tactical injury delays by goalkeepers and consult on players covering their mouths, with mistaken identity reviews aiming to reduce added time and affect match outcomes.
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