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FIFA World Cup: Countdown for throw-ins, goal kicks to feature
- IFAB proposes five-second countdowns for throw-ins and goal kicks to speed up restarts at the World Cup.
- The five-second rule would be triggered if players delay restarting play after a throw-in or goal kick.
- Other measures include a uniform one-minute stoppage-time limit for injuries and a 10-second substitution cap.
- VAR changes could let referees check certain corners quickly and confirm red cards from a second yellow.
- IFAB intends to trial a daylight offside approach but paused its broader rollout.
- Injuries to goalkeepers are exempted from these changes for now, with potential future trials.
- A new set of law changes would become part of the laws on July 1, potentially applied to upcoming World Cup play.
- IFAB also considers a uniform one-minute stoppage for injuries across competitions.
- The World Cup could implement the five-second countdown even if not all proposals are adopted broadly.
- The World Cup rules changes aim to protect tempo for players, supporters, and broadcasters.
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