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Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers - major World Cup rule changes announced
Sky News · 1 Haziran 2026
Major rule changes have been announced ahead of the 2026 World Cup - including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and a crackdown on tactical timeouts.
- VAR powers will be expanded at the 2026 World Cup
- Substitutions will be reduced to 10 seconds
- Tactical timeouts will be completely banned
- New rules aim to accelerate the pace of play
- FIFA aims to standardize the game and increase its dynamism