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Israeli Football Implements New Rules on Substitutions, Injuries, and VAR for 2026/27 Season
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First reported by N12 · 19 minutes ago
What happened
New football rules in Israel for the 2026/27 season introduce stricter substitution timing, injury protocols, game restart adjustments, and expanded VAR use to improve game flow and fairness.
- 01Substituted players must exit within 10 seconds or face delayed substitution and possible yellow card.
- 02Injured players must stay off the field for one minute after treatment unless injury caused by a card-worthy foul.
- 03Referees can apply advantage after incorrect restarts and penalize deliberate delays in game resumption.
- 04VAR now reviews mistaken second yellow cards, incorrect corner cancellations, and fouls before set pieces leading to goals.
- 05Unsporting conduct like covering the mouth during protests may lead to yellow cards and post-match disciplinary action.
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