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FIFA and IFAB tighten football rules for World Cup 2026: goalkeeper tactical timeouts set to be banned
FIFA and IFAB are introducing new refereeing rules for World Cup 2026 to stop goalkeeper injuries becoming tactical timeouts. Players will no longer be allowed to move toward the bench during such stoppages, while the tournament also brings tougher measures on time-wasting, slow substitutions and misuse of breaks in play
01.06.2026