These are the new rules to improve the pace of matches at the World Cup
Back in March, FIFA introduced a series of new rules designed to combat time-wasting and help games run quicker and smoother.
1. Timed substitutions
A substituted player will have 10 seconds to leave the field. If they take longer, the incoming player
must wait one full minute before entering, leaving their team temporarily a man down.
2. Time limits on restarts
Goal kicks and throw‑ins must be taken within
five seconds. If a team exceeds the limit, possession will be handed to the opposing team.
3. Medical attention off the field
Except in cases involving a yellow‑card foul,
any player requesting medical treatment must remain off the field for one minute while being evaluated, with the sole exception being injuries caused by a foul that led to a card for an opposing player.
4. Only the team captain is allowed to approach the referee
Only the team captain is allowed to protest or question a referee’s decision. Any other player who approaches the match official risks an immediate yellow card. This is stop players crowding refs to protest or intimidate.
5. Expanded VAR authority
VAR officials can now
review second yellow cards which result in a player being sent off, as well as incorrectly awarded corner kicks.
This gives video review a broader role in preventing game‑changing mistakes.
Back in March, FIFA introduced a series of new rules designed to combat time-wasting and help games run quicker and smoother.
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