Overview
- The FIFA president proposed counting offside only when an attacker is completely beyond the penultimate defender.
- He outlined the idea on December 29 during an appearance at the World Sport Summit in Dubai.
- Infantino said FIFA is improving VAR with more advanced technology to help referees reach correct decisions.
- He added that FIFA is evaluating measures to curb time-wasting and minimize interruptions to preserve game flow.
- No rule change has been enacted, with the 2025 offside definition still in force and any revision requiring IFAB approval.