2026 World Cup Face Covering Rules
The head of FIFA's VAR development committee, Pierluigi Collina, announced that new refereeing procedures will be implemented starting from the 2026 World Cup. These include banning players from showing frustration or silent protests by touching their mouths, and issuing red cards to any player or team member who leaves the field in protest of decisions. The goal is to speed up match flow and reduce time-wasting. Additionally, the revisions expand the authority of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) to review red cards and incorrect decisions related to corner kicks.
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