CBF sets date to introduce 5 FIFA World Cup rules in the Brasileirão

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·17 July 2026

CBF sets date to introduce 5 FIFA World Cup rules in the Brasileirão

When do the new FIFA rules start in the Brasileirão?

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) is already preparing for a series of changes after the World Cup. With that, the top governing body of Brazilian football has already set the date to begin implementing FIFA’s new rules in Série A and Série B matches of the Brasileirão.

According to information released by ‘UOL’, the CBF scheduled a meeting on August 10 with the 40 clubs that compete in the top two divisions of the Brasileirão. In the meeting, the entity will provide details on how the new rules will work.

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In addition, the CBF’s initial plan is to put the measures into effect starting from round 23, that is, beginning on August 15 and 16. This way, the clubs will have enough time to clear up any doubts from the meeting until the date the rules officially come into force.

WHAT ARE THE NEW RULES BEING IMPLEMENTED IN BRAZILIAN FOOTBALL?

For now, the CBF will adopt five rules that are already being used during the World Cup. They are: five seconds to take a throw-in, five seconds to take a goal kick, VAR checking corners and the issuing of a second yellow card, ten seconds to leave the field during a substitution, and one minute off the field after receiving medical treatment.

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Five seconds to take a throw-inFive seconds to take a goal kickTen seconds to leave the field during a substitutionOne minute off the field after receiving medical treatmentVAR checking corners and the issuing of a second yellow card

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION OF THE BRASILEIRÃO?

During the World Cup, the Brasileirão was paused in the schedule. This Thursday (16), the tournament matches resumed. At Nilton Santos, Botafogo beat Santos, while Vitória defeated Vasco at Barradão.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH IN THE BRASILEIRÃO?

In short, Flamengo’s first match after the Brasileirão’s World Cup break will be against Chapecoense on July 22 (Wednesday). Therefore, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Condá. Before that match, however, Rubro-Negro will take the field for its final interseason fixture.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S INTERSEASON MATCH?

At 8 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday (17), Flamengo faces Olimpia (PAR) at Mané Garrincha Stadium in the Federal District. As a result, Coluna do Fla, as usual, will show the match details on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON THE TOPIC? – I see the use of the World Cup rules in the Brasileirão in a positive light. That’s because, after seeing that it worked very well and added dynamism to the matches played, the tendency is for the Brazilian football spectacle to improve with these practices -, said Rodrigo Lima, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.