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Almirón becomes first player sent off under World Cup mouth-covering rule
Paraguay's Miguel Almirón made World Cup history on Friday night in Santa Clara, becoming the first player ever dismissed for covering his mouth during a confrontation, as his side faced Türkiye in a Group D match at the 2026 FIFA…
Soccer’s rule-makers approve sweeping changes for 2026 World Cup
The International Football Association Board has approved a landmark set of rule changes that will debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup when the tournament kicks off on June 11 across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The changes, announced…
FIFA confirms new time-wasting crackdown for 2026 World Cup
FIFA has confirmed a package of rule changes for the 2026 World Cup designed to crack down on time-wasting and expand the scope of video review technology, as the governing body prepares for the largest tournament in the competition's history…
Soccer’s global rule body adopts MLS time-wasting crackdown
The International Football Association Board voted Saturday to write two rules pioneered by Major League Soccer into the global Laws of the Game, marking a rare instance in which American soccer innovations have reshaped the sport worldwide.