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Lenient officiating accelerates World Cup games
The 2026 World Cup witnessed an improvement in the pace of matches due to the lenient refereeing approach that focuses on reducing stoppages, leading to increased actual playing time and delivering faster and more competitive games. Refereeing rules were modified to support this trend, with rises in acceleration rates and quick sprints among players, along with a decline in foul averages and yellow cards. The group stage also recorded the highest scoring rate, averaging 2.95 goals per match. However, players face increasing physical challenges, especially those who have been previously injured, as injuries are exacerbated by the heightened physical intensity of the matches.
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