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Leagues Introduce Five‑Second Countdown and Stricter Sub Rules to Stop Time‑Wasting

Governing bodies say World Cup trials increased ball‑in‑play time, with plans to monitor VAR use, player welfare, rule circumvention

IFAB Poised to Back One-Minute Injury Rule and Five-Second Restart Countdowns for 2026 World Cup