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Local stakeholders want JFF to align rules with FIFA changes at World Cup Overwhelming support for elimination of time-wasting
Coaches and league officials say the changes would curb gamesmanship and add more ball-in-play time, with FIFA citing 5-second and 8-second limits.
- During Tuesday's World Cup round-of-16, French referee François Letexier used VAR to negate a potential Egyptian goal against Argentina, ruling that Egyptian defender Marwan Attia fouled Argentina's Lisandro Martinez prior to the buildup.
- Critics argue VAR frequently disrupts the game's flow by scrutinizing plays seconds earlier; ESPN commentator Ian Darke noted the goal 'would have stood for 150 years prior to VAR.'
- Analysts determined officials got calls wrong in 13 of 31 cases, or 41.9%, leading former U.S. men's national team coach Bob Bradley to note that re-refereeing plays seconds before risks losing the game's essence.
- The Jamaica Premier League is considering new rules to reduce time-wasting, including five-second throw-in limits and eight-second goalkeeper restrictions to improve match flow and fan experience.
- Supporting the implementation, Waterhouse FC coach Duckie and Tivoli Gardens FC coach Price noted these changes encourage speed, while Owen Hill, CEO of Professional Football Jamaica Limited, added that adopting best practices enhances competitive integrity.
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FIFA makes major VAR change for remainder of World Cup 2026 after teams raise furious refereeing complaints
FIFA has changed its VAR operations for the remainder of the 2026 World Cup, placing backup VAR officials inside stadiums after growing criticism over refereeing decisions during the knockout stages. The new system keeps Dallas as the central hub while adding on-site support to prevent technical disruptions. FIFA insists the move aims to improve reliability, not influence match decisions.
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The Business TimesFIFA make key VAR change for rest of the World Cup after furious complaints
The World Cup quarter-finals start on Thursday evening with the clash between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium, where we'll see a change to do with VAR for the first time
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38% Left
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C 37%
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