IFAB approves rule changes to curb time-wasting, will be at World Cup

IFAB approved on Saturday a package of measures aimed at speeding up the pace of matches and cracking down on time‑wasting.

Report: Time limit could be coming for World Cup throw-ins, goal kicks

Officials hope to hasten the tempo of FIFA World Cup matches this summer by introducing five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks, the Press Association reported Monday.

‘Nonsense stuff, it cost us three points’ - Stephen Bradley left fuming over referee decision

Ridiculous stuff, honestly, crazy from one of the best refs in the country. That’s awful.” Rovers veteran striker Aaron Greene also presumed the ball was out of play and began to move up field before ...

FIFA World Cup: Countdown for throw-ins, goal kicks to feature

Five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks are set to feature at this summer's FIFA World Cup in a bid to speed up ...
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Football lawmakers weigh up changes to throw-ins and goal-kicks rules

The game’s governing bodies are preparing for a potential overhaul of set-piece procedures as the 2025-26 Premier League season has become consumed by an unprecedented wave of time-wasting through ...
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IFAB approves rule changes aimed at speeding up matches ahead of 2026 World Cup

New football rules designed to curb time-wasting including countdowns for throw-ins and tighter substitution limits have been approved and could take effect before the 2026 World Cup.