At the World Cup, swapping players out works a bit differently than American fans are used to seeing in football or basketball.

France’s recent international friendly offered an early glimpse at a new FIFA rule designed to discourage time-wasting ahead ...

How does extra time work in the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is introducing several rule changes that will affect various aspects of the game. While the number of substitutions per team remains the same as in 2022, a new 10-second ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, and if you’ve ever been caught scratching your head at the rules, this guide is for you. From the new rules introduced to the age-old question of “what is offside,” ...

Japan become one of the first beneficiaries of the new time-limited substitution rule as they score while opponents Iceland have just 10 players on the pitch.