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FIFA has specifically called on England to amend the rules. |
Just days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, the International Football Federation (FIFA) announced a notable change in how set-piece situations are handled. Significantly, Thomas Tuchel's England team became a prime example of the behavior that the world football governing body wants to eliminate.
According to the new rules, attacking players will be penalized if they commit an illegal foul before the ball is put into play during free kicks or corner kicks. VAR is also empowered to intervene and request a retake if a foul is detected.
FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, directly referred to England's goal in the 1-1 friendly draw against Uruguay in March. At that time, Adam Wharton collided with and obstructed defender Jose Maria Gimenez before Cole Palmer took the free kick, creating the opportunity for Ben White to score.
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The goal-scoring situation for England against Uruguay. |
According to Collina, it was an illegal foul and the goal should not have been allowed. "It was a very serious situation. The defender was illegally fouled before the ball was in play and was unable to perform his defensive duties. We believe that such a goal was unfair," the legendary Italian referee stated.
Besides the new rules regarding disputes before free kicks, FIFA has also introduced a number of other changes for the 2026 World Cup. VAR will be allowed to review second yellow cards or wrongly awarded corner kicks. Goalkeepers and players who are slow to kick off will be severely penalized to limit time-wasting.
Additionally, the tournament includes water breaks between halves, and players can receive a red card for covering their mouths during provocative confrontations with opponents.
These changes are expected to make the 2026 World Cup more transparent, while also curbing the controversial tactics that have plagued modern football.
Source: https://znews.vn/chieu-tro-cua-tuyen-anh-bi-cam-o-world-cup-2026-post1655915.html
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