FIFA Bans Goalkeeper Injury Tactics for 2026 World Cup
Summary
FIFA will ban players from leaving the field to strategize with coaches during goalkeeper injuries at the 2026 World Cup, aiming to prevent tactical timeouts and game disruption.
Key Points
- FIFA will prohibit players from going to the sideline technical area during goalkeeper injuries in the 2026 World Cup.
- The IFAB approved changes to the VAR protocol allowing review of attacking fouls before the ball comes into play.
- Temporary rules similar to this have been implemented in the USA's NWSL to prevent game disruption due to goalkeeper injury tactics.
- Referees will enforce this rule, but players violating it will not face disciplinary actions like yellow cards.
