World Cup 2026: Knockout round extra time and substitute rules

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

How do substitutions work in soccer? Explaining World Cup substitution rules

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

How many substitutions can be made at 2026 World Cup and how does the new 10-second rule work?

A substitution may seem routine, but at the 2026 World Cup, taking too long to leave the field could carry unexpected consequences. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the largest tournament in ...

NWSL adopts rule changes to heat, substitution and fan policies ahead of Challenge Cup

The National Women’s Soccer League will implement a series of rule changes beginning with this weekend’s Challenge Cup ...

Japan benefit from new World Cup substitution rule

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.

Japan capitalise on new rule but coach Moriyasu warns of double-edged sword

After Japan used football's latest rule change to their advantage during a 1-0 ‌friendly win over Iceland, coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his players they could also be hurt in the same way if they are ...