FIFA has announced new rules for the 2026 World Cup:

FIFA has announced new rules for the 2026 World Cup:

✅ Fast substitutions: The substituted player will have a maximum of 10 seconds to leave the pitch.

If they take longer, their replacement must wait one minute before entering, leaving the team temporarily with one player less.

✅ Time control on restarts: A 5-second timer will be applied for throw-ins and goal kicks.

Exceeding this time will result in loss of possession.

✅ Medical treatment off the pitch: A player receiving treatment on the field must leave and wait one minute before returning, unless the injury was caused by a card-worthy foul.

✅ VAR expansion: VAR will be able to review second yellow cards leading to a sending-off, as well as wrongly awarded corners.

✅ Captain & referees: The rule that only the captain can approach the referee is reinforced; other players risk a yellow card if they crowd the referee