Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers - major World Cup rule changes announced

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Tactical timeout ban and new VAR powers - major World Cup rule changes announced

Major rule changes have been announced ahead of the 2026 World Cup - including expanded powers for VAR, 10-second substitutions and a crackdown on tactical timeouts.