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New IFAB substitution rule already decided Japan v Iceland match before the 2026 World Cup
The new IFAB substitution rule has already shown how strongly it can affect a football match. Iceland were briefly reduced to ten players against Japan after Kristian Hlynsson failed to leave the pitch in time, and Koki Ogawa scored in the 87th minute to give Japan a 1-0 win
01.06.2026