Time wasting is one of the scourges of modern football. And FIFA has decided to act to prevent this from polluting the 2026 World Cup. Among the new rules introduced for the American World Cup, in addition to what had already been announced previously, we clearly see the desire to annihilate attempts too obvious time savings. So, referees will now use a visible five-second countdown for throw-ins and kicks. If a throw-in is not taken before the countdown ends, possession of the ball will be awarded to the opposing team. If a 6-yarder is delayed beyond the countdown, the opposing team will be awarded a corner.
Another strong signal: substitute players will now have only 10 seconds to leave the field after the substitutions panel is displayed and will have to exit from the place closest to the touchline. If a player does not leave the field within the allotted time, his replacement will only be allowed to enter the game at the first stoppage of play following the restart, one minute after it. Likewise, for players who seek treatment and find themselves off the field. They will now have to stay off the field for at least one minute after the resumption of play. Enough to add a little spice during the world competition.
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