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The International Football Association Board, IFAB, has confirmed there will be several rule changes during the 2026 World Cup.
These include more powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and clamping down on tactical timeouts.
The changes are expected to improve the quality of matches and also cut out time wasting.
Other new rules include:
Five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal-kicks.
Red cards for players covering their mouths during confrontations.
Punishments for teams walking off the pitch in protest.
Mandatory one-minute off-field treatment periods.
2026 World Cup: IFAB announces new rules ahead of tournament
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