Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games
Referees at the 2026 World Cup have new rules to speed up games and reduce officiating mistakes. The changes include time limits for substitutions, goal kicks, and throw-ins, as well as expanded use of video assistant referees. These new rules aim to improve the overall flow and fairness of the game.
- ▪A substituted player must exit the field within 10 seconds or the team will play a man down for at least one minute.
- ▪The video assistant referee will have more opportunities to review calls, including corner kicks and offside positions.
- ▪Referees will wear an eye-level video headset to provide fans with a replay of key decisions as seen by the referee.
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Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games June 12, 20265:00 AM ET Russell Lewis FIFA match officials, including Slovene referee Slavko Vincic, shown here issuing a yellow card in March, will have new rules to apply during the World Cup. Michael Campanella/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Campanella/Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The referees chosen to work the 2026 World Cup have some new tools to speed up the games and ensure that any match-altering officiating mistakes are corrected. Soccer Edition World Cup facts and figures to get you sounding like an expert Among the many changes that fans will see during the World Cup: A substituted player must exit the field within 10 seconds.
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