Football rule changes: More VAR power, more countdowns for 2026 World Cup

VAR's powers have been extended by football's lawmakers ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

More power for VAR? Several rule changes from the World Cup

World football is experiencing a true revolution in its rules. As the International Football Association Board (IFAB) ...

Six new football rules set to be approved ahead of World Cup but Premier League chiefs’ plea will be rejected

A SERIES of Law changes to be implemented for the World Cup are expected to be approved this week. The Law-making ...

VAR expanded, new football rules to curb time wasting approved in time for 2026 World Cup

Video assistant referee’s role to now include second bookings and corners; countdown for throw-ins, goal kicks brought in to prevent delays.

FIFA to bring in radical new football rules for World Cup after Premier League chaos

Football's lawmakers are set to approve new rule changes this weekend including five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks.

Players could be booked for covering mouths under new ‘Vinicius Law’ for World Cup

Alleged abuse of Real Madrid forward by Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni hastens potential introduction of disciplinary offence ...

Japan Football Association picks Nashville SC Training Center as FIFA World Cup 26 Base Camp, Training Site

Countries competing in this summer's World Cup will be headquartered at base camps across North and Central America.
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The World Cup is coming to North America: So in 2026, is it ‘football’ or ‘soccer’?

Cozmo, the LA Galaxy mascot, trolls José Mourinho during a summer 2017 friendly between Man United and the MLS side in California Courtesy of the LA Galaxy / Robert Mora In Gianni Infantino’s Swiss ...