Lenient refereeing speeds up 2026 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup entered the knockout stage with a more lenient refereeing approach, allowing play to continue and reducing referee interventions for minor infractions. This led to faster, more competitive matches. This strategy helped decrease the total number of fouls to 24.3 per game this year, while improving the flow of play and increasing the goal average to 2.95 per match, the highest since the tournament began. As the pace of play intensifies, players—especially those not fully physically prepared—face an increased risk of injury, particularly in muscles used for acceleration and high-speed running.

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