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| 1. Author: Steviethepar2 Date: Sun 31st May 2026. 22:51 Saw the other week proposed changes to rules for next seasons and just reading on bbc implemented for World Cup BBC World Cup Trying to stop the goalkeeper ‘tactical’ injury timeouts also some other changes on what bar can look at like fouls by attacker before a corner is taken (why not look at defenders pulling shirts ??) also a few Interesting to see how they work on time wasting and may get red card for covering mouth - maybe shows the type of abuse refs have been taking or hearing and no video evidence ‘Law changes for the World Cup This summer`s World Cup will see a high number of law changes, primarily around eradicating tactics to slow the tempo of play and waste time. Collina hopes these changes will mean stoppage time is not as long as at the 2022 World Cup. But there is guaranteed to be three minutes in each half for the hydration breaks. Throw-in countdown (five seconds): If a player deliberately delays the restart of play, the throw can be given to the opposition. Goal-kick countdown (five seconds): Also applies to deliberate attempts to run down the clock and can result in a corner being awarded. Time-limited substitutions (10 seconds): Substituted players have 10 seconds to leave the field at the nearest point. If they fail to do so, the substitute cannot enter the field for at least one minute and the team must continue with 10 players. Off-field treatment (one minute): Players who are treated by the physio must stay off the field for 60 seconds. There are some exceptions, including for goalkeepers, injuries and if the opponent is booked or sent off. Players covering their mouths: Any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card. As well as Collina`s request for the change to the protocol on corners, there are also a couple of other tweaks to VAR. Corners can be checked: If VAR can make sure that a corner has been correctly awarded, but this must be done quickly and before the restart. Does not apply to wrongly awarded goal-kicks. Second yellows can be reviewed: Players sent off for two cautions can have the second booking checked - but there will be no reviews for potential second yellows. Post Edited (Sun 31 May 22:55) Reply |