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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

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