Major football rule changes on red cards and time-wasting
The 2026 World Cup is preparing to implement a set of fundamental amendments approved by FIFA, aimed at combating discrimination, reducing time-wasting, speeding up matches, and enhancing the experience for players and fans. These modifications include expanded powers for referees, such as issuing red cards to any player who covers their mouth during a confrontation, the possibility of directly ejecting players who leave the field in protest against decisions, changes to substitution and injury procedures, as well as an expanded scope for Video Assistant Referee (VAR) reviews. The 2026 World Cup will be the first global test of these changes, with expectations that they will increase fairness and improve the quality of matches.
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