New Football Rules Approved for 2026-2027

The IFAB assembly held on February 28th approved new football regulations that will reshape how the sport is played and officiated. The changes, which will be implemented starting with the 2026-2027 season, specifically address time-wasting issues and introduce modifications to the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.

These new rules mark a significant evolution in football's approach to maintaining game flow and improving the accuracy of refereeing decisions. The exact details of all changes will be announced in the coming weeks as the IFAB finalizes the documentation.