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February 23, 2026
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FIFA wants injured players to stay off for one minute
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Key Points
- FIFA and Ifab are proposing new rules, including a one-minute mandatory sideline stay for injured players (with exceptions like yellow/red card incidents or goalkeepers).
- These measures aim to reduce time-wasting and improve game flow, despite concerns from leagues about potential negative impacts on teams.
- Other proposed changes include new countdown limits for goal-kicks, throw-ins, and player substitutions to speed up play.
- Ifab is also expected to approve VAR reviews for wrongly awarded second yellow cards and, as an opt-in, for corners.
- The issue of tactical timeouts (goalkeepers feigning injury for coaching instructions) remains unresolved.
Why This Matters
As a member of FIFA and CAF, Ghana's football leagues and national teams operate under rules set by Ifab. These proposed changes will directly impact how games are played, officiated, and coached across all levels of Ghanaian football, from the Ghana Premier League to grassroots. This could influence tactical approaches, player discipline, and the overall pace and fairness of matches in Ghana.
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