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What are the new rule changes for FIFA World Cup 2026?
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize In 1970, yellow and red cards were introduced.
- So what can we expect to see at FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America?
- Pauses to allow players to take on fluids have been regularly seen in games played in hot conditions, but they have never been introduced as a compulsory element of every match at a World Cup.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize In 1970, yellow and red cards were introduced. VAR debuted at the 2018 World Cup, and during the 2022 Qatar tournament, a FIFA directive to referees led to significantly increased stoppage time in matches.
So what can we expect to see at FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America?
Pauses to allow players to take on fluids have been regularly seen in games played in hot conditions, but they have never been introduced as a compulsory element of every match at a World Cup.
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