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Countdowns, banning timeouts and VAR changes: New laws for World Cup announced

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CitrixNews Staff

· May 31, 2026 at 8:30 PM

Countdowns, banning timeouts and VAR changes: New laws for World Cup announced

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has announced a raft of rule changes for the World Cup, including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and clamping down on tactical timeouts.
The changes have been approved ahead of this summer's tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Originally reported by Sky Sports. Read the full story at the original source.

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