The New World Cup 2026 Rulebook
How will the rules at the 2026 World Cup differ from previous tournaments?
Mark Chapman is joined by Conor Coady, Chris Sutton and Adam Crafton as they discuss the changes to the rules at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the 麻豆社鈥檚 Football Issues Correspondent, Dale Johnson.
They delve into how players will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured and how VAR is being implemented at the tournament.
Timecodes:
0鈥�20 - Why are changes made so close to the start of World Cup?
1鈥�40 - Substitutes and 60 seconds off the field for an injury
3鈥�58 - FIFA banning goalkeeper tactical timeout and hydration breaks
6鈥�16 - 8 second countdown for a goal kick
8鈥�20 - Are FIFA doing it because they鈥檙e worried games will overrun?
9鈥�10 - VAR changes and corners
13鈥�50 - Players being treated whilst play continues
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