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Israeli Football Adopts 2026 World Cup Rules to Curb Time-Wasting and Expand VAR Powers

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First reported by Mako · Jul 15, 2026

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The Israeli Referees Association has adopted new rules from the 2026 World Cup to reduce time-wasting and expand VAR authority, effective immediately in the Super Cup match between Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Key changes include stricter substitution protocols, penalties for deliberate delays, and enhanced VAR interventions.

01Israeli football adopts 2026 World Cup rules to reduce time-wasting and increase playing time.
02New rules require substitutes to leave within 10 seconds or delay their entry until next stoppage.
03Players treated on-field must stay off for one minute after play resumes, except for head injuries or carded fouls.
04Deliberate delays on goal kicks or throw-ins trigger a five-second countdown leading to possession loss.
05VAR can overturn incorrect red cards and correct mistaken corner kicks promptly.
06Fouls before set pieces leading to goals or penalties are now reviewable by VAR.

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