FIFA approves four new rules for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has approved four rule changes for the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will feature 48 teams instead of 32, with tweaks designed to speed up play and improve referee decisions. Key changes include: 1) Substitutions require players to leave within 10 seconds or delay their replacement by one minute. 2) Throw-ins must be completed within five seconds or the opposing team gains possession. 3) Players receiving on-field treatment cannot return for one minute. 4) VAR will review second yellow cards and corner-kick decisions for clear errors. These changes aim to make matches faster and more decisive.

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