# IFAB's Big World Cup Rule Changes

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-06-01T10:16:30+00:00
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IFAB just unveiled major 2026 World Cup rule changes designed to clean up football’s messiest moments: VAR now can intervene before kicks are taken, sparking “anti-Arsenal” debate; players covering mouths during confrontations face automatic red cards; time-wasting crackdowns include mandatory five-second countdowns for restarts and strict 10-second exit rules for subs—no more tactical timeouts or clock games. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d8efff1661673c99

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