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flag VAR now reviews second yellows and corner kicks starting July 1, 2026, with new rules to reduce stoppage time.

flag The IFAB has expanded VAR to review second yellow cards and corner kicks, with changes effective July 1, 2026, and used at the 2026 World Cup. flag Referees may now correct clear errors in red card decisions and corner kicks, though VAR won’t prompt second yellows. flag A five-second countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks, 10-second substitution limits, and a mandatory one-minute off-field recovery for injuries aim to reduce stoppage time. flag The IFAB will also trial measures to curb time-wasting, including goalkeeper delays, and consult on penalties for protests or players covering their mouths, following high-profile incidents.

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