Caicedo Confused by New World Cup Injury Rule
The 2026 World Cup has introduced several new rules that have already drawn attention in the opening days of the tournament, including water breaks and a throw-in rule. One of the most notable changes requires any player who is injured to leave the field for one minute before returning.
That rule affected Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, a Chelsea star and one of the most expensive players in football history, in Ecuador's match against Ivory Coast. Caicedo claimed he was hurt on the game's first corner and was forced to wait on the sideline for a full minute.
He reacted angrily while standing on the touchline, but was allowed back on after the minute elapsed. Ivory Coast also appeared surprised by the situation, though its players did not take advantage of the temporary numerical edge to attack.
The rule is meant to stop players from faking injuries and to ensure that any injured player stays off the pitch for one minute before returning.
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