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·26 Maret 2026

No more speculation: FIFA brings in timers for throw-ins and subs

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FIFA has decided to lay down the law to fight time-wasting and speed up the game. With its sights set on the 2026 World Cup, rule changes have been confirmed that will completely transform the dynamics on the pitch.

These are the four key changes that players and coaching staffs will need to keep in mind:

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  • Timed substitutions: The player being replaced will have a maximum of 10 seconds to leave the field. If that time is exceeded, the incoming player will have to wait one minute off the pitch before being allowed to take part, leaving the team temporarily down a player.
  • Clock on goal kicks and throw-ins: No more time-wasting on the wings or in the six-yard box. A 5-second limit will apply to goal kicks and throw-ins. If the time limit is exceeded, the team will lose possession of the ball.
  • Mandatory medical treatment off the field: If a player requests medical attention on the pitch, they must remain off the field for one minute after being treated. The only exception will be if the treatment was required as a result of a foul punished with a card by the referee.
  • More power for VAR: Video review is expanding its authority. From now on, VAR will be able to intervene to correct errors involving second yellow cards and wrongly awarded corner kicks.

With these measures, FIFA aims to ensure that the show doesn’t stop and that effective playing time becomes the true star of the next World Cup.

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

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