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Penalty Rebounds Could Be OUTLAWED in Drastic Changes Including VAR Expansion - The Mirror
- Penalty rebounds may be outlawed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, changing a long-standing rule in football.
- The proposal includes a goal-kick for the defending team after a saved penalty, supported by senior FIFA officials.
- Proposals include expanding VAR's scope to review second yellow cards and corner decisions.
- Changes must receive approval from the International FA Board by the end of February for them to take effect.
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Explained: Why FIFA wants to scrap penalty rebounds among three radical changes at World Cup 2026
The already-radical FIFA World Cup 2026 could see even more drastic changes to the rules of play, as the global governing body is planning to scrap goals scored from penalty rebounds. Here's a look at why FIFA is considering these changes.
The South American Confederation of Football (Conmebol) reported a modification in the operational logistics of the Arbitral Assistance by Video (VAR) system. From the one-way matches corresponding to the playoffs of the Copa Sudamericana 2025, the Arbitral Review Monitor will be relocated to the sector opposed to alternate banks. The decision is part of an update of the system’s regulations, with the aim of reducing external interference during…
The 2026 World Cup in North America, co-hosted by three countries, is preparing to discuss possible adjustments to the rules for penalty shootouts and corner kicks, with VAR playing a greater role than before. The Times reported that the football industry may have major rule changes for use in the 2026 World Cup, as the International Football Association Board (IFAB), the body that has the power to change the rules of the game, is considering in…
No Second Chance? Football’s Penalty-Rebound Rule Might Be Scrapped - Revsportz
The chance to score from a penalty rebound—could soon be consigned to history. Images: X The way penalties work in football may soon undergo a dramatic transformation. According to The Times (London) and The Sun, a proposal under discussion by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) could see penalty rebounds being completely removed from the game. If this rule comes into effect, strikers will no longer be allowed to attempt a follow…
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