Key Officiating Updates for 2026 World Cup
The arbitration amendments approved by the International Football Association (FIFA) for the 2026 World Cup focused on speeding up the game and reducing time-wasting. These include a five-second countdown to take goal kicks and throw-ins, restrictions on treatment substitutions inside the field, and a ban on covering the mouth while talking between players. Additionally, the use of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has been expanded to review errors in identifying players, unjustified yellow cards, and incorrect awarding of corner kicks. Furthermore, strict penalties have been imposed on leaving the field in protest, aiming to increase playing time and improve match management.
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