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Even more power for VAR? Several rule changes from the World Cup
World football is experiencing a true revolution in rules. As the International Football Association Board (IFAB) officially decided today, a total of six rules will be changed in the future. These rule changes are set to take effect for the first time at the 2026 World Cup and will primarily grant the VAR even more rights.
1. Time rule now also for goal kicks and throw-ins
The eight-second rule currently applies to goalkeepers' kicks and throws – including the referee publicly counting down the last five seconds.
In the future, this principle will also be extended to goal kick and throw-in situations. When the countdown begins is at the discretion of the referee.
If a goal kick is delayed too long, the opposing team will receive a corner kick – as is already the case with kicks or throws. If time-wasting occurs during a throw-in, the ball goes to the opponent.
2. Time limit for substitutions
From the new season, substituted players will have only ten seconds to leave the field after the substitution is indicated.
If a player does not comply, the intended substitute may only enter the field at the next stoppage of play.
3. Treated players must stay off for one minute
Injured outfield players should continue to be treated off the field to keep interruptions as short as possible.
New is: After leaving the field, a player must wait at least one minute before returning, regardless of the treatment duration.
The rule keepers want to prevent treatments from being used deliberately to delay the game – while also ensuring that players can be treated without time pressure.
4. VAR can correct yellow-red cards
In the future, the VAR may intervene if the second warning before a yellow-red card was clearly and obviously wrong.
If a yellow-red card is not shown at all, it remains the same: The VAR may not intervene in this case.
5. VAR can correct wrong corner decisions
Clearly wrong decisions on corner kicks may be corrected in the future – but only if the error is immediately recognized and can be corrected without major delay.
The VAR is not supposed to check every corner in detail.
6. More VAR powers in player mix-ups
Until now, the VAR could intervene if players were mixed up in a personal penalty – but only within the same team.
In the future, the VAR may also intervene if a player from the wrong team is mistakenly sanctioned.
What do you think of the rule changes? Feel free to write your opinion in the comments.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
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