The 2026 World Cup is officially rewriting the rulebook! FIFA is supercharging match pace with high-stakes shifts: Time-Wasting: Keepers face corner kicks for holding the ball over 8 seconds.

Restarts: Throw-ins have a strict 5-second limit. Protocol: Only captains can approach referees.

Discipline: Covering your mouth during arguments is now an instant red card. Expect a faster, more intense game!

Discipline: Covering your mouth during arguments is now an instant red card. Expect a faster, more intense game!

Discipline: Covering your mouth during arguments is now an instant red card. Expect a faster, more intense game!