CBF meets clubs, approves new rules for Brazilian football | OneFootball

During a meeting on the afternoon of this Monday (10), the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) met at a hotel in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, with clubs from Serie A and Serie B of the Brazilian Championship and approved the implementation of the new rules for national football that began to be used at the 2026 World Cup.

The new rules will already be valid starting from the next round — the 23rd — of the Brazilian Championship, scheduled for August 15 and 16. The Copa do Brasil and the Brazilian Women’s Championship will also adopt the rules immediately. According to the entity, the intention is to increase effective playing time in matches. According to a FIFA estimate, the new rules are expected to add another 5 minutes and 49 seconds to matches.

Photo: Luciana Vermell/CBF

Corinthians football executive Marcelo Paz represented the club at Monday’s meeting and commented on the approval of the new rules: “I think this is something that was already tested at the World Cup, something that is already in effect in South American competitions. Many Serie A clubs are still involved in South American competitions and will face these new regulations this week, so it would be difficult for the player if one competition has it and another does not. It’s not something that is that difficult to put into practice.”

“Of course, it requires some training and information, which the CBF is making available to the clubs. Back at Curitiba, we also received this training from a CBF professional to work on these topics that were changed, but everyone watched the World Cup one way or another and is already somewhat familiar with it. I think it’s important, I think every improvement is welcome. It’s not a change in the rules, it’s a change in procedure. So I think the change is very welcome, and the players will quickly adapt to it,” he said.

The clubs and the CBF also agreed to implement the IFAB protocol (International Football Association Board, responsible for the new rules mentioned), which will also be adopted by the Premier League (England) and La Liga (Spain). If the goalkeeper needs treatment and there is clearly no injury, an outfield player must leave the field for one minute after play restarts. If no player is chosen, the captain will automatically leave the pitch temporarily.

Netto Góes, CBF’s Director of Refereeing, also spoke on the subject: “We started with data to understand where the main interruptions are and what we can do to improve the game. The study shows that there is room to recover more than six minutes of effective playing time per match, and our job is to turn that diagnosis into concrete actions. That involves applying the new rules, standardizing criteria, and training referees, but it also depends on the participation of clubs and players. The goal is to have a more fluid game, with fewer interruptions and more football.”

Regarding Conmebol, all IFAB rules were approved except the Vini Jr Law (covering the mouth during an argument during the match). Corinthians, already under the new rules, will return to the pitch next Thursday (13) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), against Rosario Central of Argentina, away from home, in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16.

Learn about the new rules approved at the meeting:

1. Eight seconds with the ball in hand

A goalkeeper who exceeds the limit concedes a corner kick to the opponent.

2. Five seconds for a throw-in

The count begins as soon as the player has the ball in hand.

3. Five seconds to take a goal kick

The referee blows the whistle and counts five seconds. If the goalkeeper exceeds the time, a corner kick is awarded to the opponent.

4. Ten seconds to leave the field during substitutions

The substituted player must leave by the nearest point and stay off the field for one minute.

6. After the goalkeeper receives treatment, an outfield player stays out for one minute

The coach or captain indicates who will serve the one minute off the field.

7. Only the captain may speak to the referee

A single spokesperson for each team throughout the match.

8. Covering the mouth during an argument: red card (Vini Jr Protocol)

Intentionally covering the mouth while arguing with an opponent will be punishable by dismissal.

9. VAR review for a second yellow card

A card resulting in a sending-off will now be reviewable by VAR.

10. VAR review for a corner awarded by mistake (approved for 2027)

Reviewable when it leads directly to a goal or penalty.

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