The powers of the video assistants are to be expanded for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada (June 11th to July 19th).
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Tuesday confirmed its agenda for the General Assembly on February 28 in Wales. Innovations require a three-quarters majority of members there; they would be introduced across the leagues after approval for the coming season.
The IFAB members are due to vote at the end of the month on whether the video referees (VAR) will in future also be able to review corner kick decisions and the second warning for a yellow-red card. So far, only goals, penalties, red cards and possible mix-ups with sending offs can be checked.
In addition, rule changes will be discussed at the 140th meeting to further improve the flow of the game and reduce delays. A ten-second time limit for players during the substitution process was also proposed. The eight-second requirement that currently applies to goalkeepers will be extended to include throw-ins and goal kicks in the future. In addition, players who receive medical treatment on the field should be allowed to leave the field and not return for a set period of time.
On the contentious issue of offside, the IFAB board, chaired by Welshman Noel Mooney, agreed in January to “continue testing”. The rules officials also spoke out in favor of the use of body cameras for referees.
