New Rules for World Cup

[Palace Old Geezer]

Looks like IFAB are going to be tough on, among other things , wrestling during corners and time wasting in WC matches. No bad thing as far as I'm concerned.

World Cup: IFAB confirms new VAR powers, 10-second substitutions and tactical timeout ban in major rule changes

Football’s lawmakers have approved a series of major new rules ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with expanded VAR powers, stricter punishments for player protests and new anti-timewasting measures all set to be introduced.

www.skysports.com

 

[Willo]

In the 'Good old days' there were referees and linesmen.
These days there are match referees, 4th officials, assistants, VAR, Assistant VAR's etc etc. Furthermore with all the newly introduced time constraints there will be need for dedicated time keepers sponsored by Tissot !!!!
I note the VAR 'Mission creep' and I for one do not welcome the extension of powers ! Probably require even more VAR's at Stockley Park covering a game.😳😳

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

In the 'Good old days' there were referees and linesmen.
These days there are match referees, 4th officials, assistants, VAR, Assistant VAR's etc etc. Furthermore with all the newly introduced time constraints there will be need for dedicated time keepers sponsored by Tissot !!!!
I note the VAR 'Mission creep' and I for one do not welcome the extension of powers ! Probably require even more VAR's at Stockley Park covering a game.😳😳

I'm in full agreement with you Willo. The abundance of officials for a game of football is becoming cumbersome to say the least. VAR has spoilt the spontaneity as we've written on here before, but unfortunately referees alone have lost control in some areas of the game viz the rough and tumble of corners.

Far be it that either of us would advocate a return of a referee and two linesmen to run a game, but if these proposed rule changes extend into the PL next season then I'm in agreement.

 

[ASCPFC]

Come on lads. Don't be conned. This is for TV advert time. Usual absolute bullshit in the USA. Arab bullshit up next. Will be drink: then won't be drink. Fans being gaslighted.

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

Come on lads. Don't be conned. This is for TV advert time. Usual absolute bullshit in the USA. Arab bullshit up next. Will be drink: then won't be drink. Fans being gaslighted.

Cor blimey guv, bit cynical aren't we. Yep, I know the enforced water breaks (whatever the weather) are clearly being used for quick ad breaks, but let's agree that something needs to be done about the current ploy of time wasting and wrestling in the penalty area before a corner.

 

[ASCPFC]

Cor blimey guv, bit cynical aren't we. Yep, I know the enforced water breaks (whatever the weather) are clearly being used for quick ad breaks, but let's agree that something needs to be done about the current ploy of time wasting and wrestling in the penalty area before a corner.

Maybe, but extending VAR - no thanks.

 

[Lanzo-Ad]

They only benefit i can see w is that is more difficult for a ref to be obviously bent, not impossible, but harder.

 

[Palace Old Geezer]

Maybe, but extending VAR - no thanks.

No, OK, I agree with you on that.

 

[Part Time James]

Won't be long before football decisions are presented to a jury but street crimes aren't.

 

[Eagleman13]

This new substitution law is going to catch an awful lot of people out. Japan's match v Iceland on Sunday just gone a point in case. Iceland wanted to make a sub about 84mins scores 0-0, player took too long to leave the field so the sub had to wait a minimum of 1 minute. As there was no natural break in play, Japan scored & the sub had waited 1' 54" before being allowed on.

World Cup 2026: Japan benefit from new substitution rule

Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Willo]

This new substitution law is going to catch an awful lot of people out. Japan's match v Iceland on Sunday just gone a point in case. Iceland wanted to make a sub about 84mins scores 0-0, player took too long to leave the field so the sub had to wait a minimum of 1 minute. As there was no natural break in play, Japan scored & the sub had waited 1' 54" before being allowed on.

World Cup 2026: Japan benefit from new substitution rule

Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.

www.bbc.co.uk

Time constraints for substitutions, throw-ins etc, what a load of balderdash.
👎 👎 😡