Rule changes confirmed for 2026 World Cup as IFAB alters VAR, cracks down on subs and 'timeouts'

There have been a number of notable rule changes confirmed by the International Football Association Board for this summer's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.There will be VAR review allowed on specific corner kick awards as well as changes in time allowed for substuitions, and moves made to curb so-called "tactical timeouts."Here are the new rules set to be enforced beginning June 12 for Day 1 of the World Cup.Rule changes for the 2026 World CupMore VARThe Video Assistant Refe