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๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

The new amendments to football laws: a step to improve the game or additional restrictions?

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has introduced new amendments to the laws of football aimed at improving game flow and player behavior, to be implemented starting at the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Sports

Football expands the powers of video assistant referees, seeks to combat time-wasting

The IFAB has expanded the video assistant referee (VAR) powers to include consultations on second yellow card situations, while implementing stricter time management rules in football matches.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Sports

Football expands the powers of video assistant referees, addresses game delay

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has expanded the powers of VAR to include consulting on second yellow cards and is introducing time limits on ball entry and player substitutions to address delays in football matches.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Sports

Possible reform to the offside rule to be tested in Canada

Football may undergo a historic change to its offside regulation beginning in the 2026-2027 season with a proposal being tested in Canada.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

The 5-Second Revolution and Referee Cameras: Historic Amendments to Football Laws Before the 2026 World Cup

IFAB has approved revolutionary amendments to football laws aimed at speeding up games and eliminating time-wasting ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Mar 2 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Sports

New VAR Rules: A Restraint for Referees

New regulations imposed by the International Football Association Board tighten the rules for Video Assistants (VAR) and referees, leading to concerns about their operational flexibility.

Mar 2 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Sports

Football: The VAR will soon intervene even more frequently

The international football rule-making body has expanded the powers of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to include more game scenarios, set to take effect in the summer and potentially during the World Cup in North America.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Vinicius Law: A New Legislation That Could See the Light in the World Cup

FIFA's IFAB is considering implementing a new rule penalizing players who cover their mouths while speaking to opponents, following racially charged incidents in matches.

Mar 1 โ€ข 09:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Ifab, new rules: no more time wasting and greater powers for VAR

The Ifab has approved new rules aimed at reducing time wasting in football matches, which will come into effect at the next World Cup and be implemented in various national leagues after the summer.

Mar 1 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Sports

The IFAB approved new rules for the 2026 World Cup: more VAR, fewer delays, and the effect of Vinรญcius - Prestianni?

The IFAB has announced new rules for the 2026 World Cup aimed at reducing time-wasting, including stricter penalties for players who deliberately delay restarts.

Feb 28 โ€ข 20:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Sports

IFAB approves new rules against time-wasting ahead of the 2026 World Cup

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new reforms aimed at reducing time-wasting in football matches, which will be implemented for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 28 โ€ข 18:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

Committee approves new measures to avoid 'stalling' in football

The International Football Association Board has approved measures aimed at increasing the pace of football matches and reducing time-wasting tactics.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

New Rules in Football: From VAR to Substitutions, What Will Change from the 2026 World Cup

The IFAB is introducing new football rules for the 2026 World Cup aimed at reducing time-wasting and simulations.

Feb 28 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Sports

Throw-ins, delays, substitutions, and VAR protocol: here's how the regulations change

The International Football Association Board has approved a series of regulatory changes aimed at improving the flow of football games, effective June 1, 2026.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Sports

New rules in football: from VAR to substitutions, what will change from the 2026 World Cup

Football is adapting to modern times with new rules being implemented for the 2026 World Cup to address time-wasting and enhance game flow.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

VAR gets EVEN MORE power as football lawmakers make controversial rule changes

Football's lawmakers, IFAB, have expanded the powers of VAR, allowing it to rule on more decisions, potentially leading to increased controversy.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Sports

Changes to Football Rules Approved Ahead of World Cup 2026 to Speed Up the Game: Countdown, Expanded VAR, and Quicker Substitutions

New football regulations have been approved to enhance the pace of the game and minimize intentional time-wasting, set to take effect from the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Sports

What are the new rules being proposed in football ahead of the 2026 World Cup to reduce wasted time and increase game rhythm

The IFAB is considering the official implementation of two rules designed to reduce game interruptions and increase pace, inspired by practices in Major League Soccer.

Feb 28 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Every new rule at World Cup 2026 as radical changes lined up after Premier League worries

Football's governing bodies are introducing new rules for the 2026 World Cup, including a five-second countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks to speed up the game.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Major rule change coming to football

A significant rule change proposed for football aims to accelerate the game by implementing time limits on throw-ins and goal kicks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Will โ€˜bed footballโ€™ decrease? FIFA considers a one-minute return prohibition for injured players

FIFA is likely to implement a one-minute return prohibition for injured players to prevent game flow degradation and time loss at an upcoming meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

Feb 24 โ€ข 00:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Sports

Premier League rule change coming after Man Utd fury and Arsenal star's apology

The Premier League is set to introduce a rule change regarding injured players, requiring them to stay off the pitch for a minimum time to prevent time-wasting during matches.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Sports

Infantino confirmed that a football revolution is coming. Hereโ€™s what Wenger's law brings

FIFA's head of global football development, Arsรจne Wenger, has proposed revolutionary changes to offside rules that are awaiting approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB).

Dec 30 โ€ข 12:33 UTC

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