Neville backs sweeping World Cup rule shake-up to curb 'time-wasting'
TL;DR
Gary Neville praised FIFA's new World Cup 2026 rules aimed at speeding up play and boosting on-field transparency, including a 10-second limit on substitutions, a five-second countdown for throw-ins and goal-kicks, and penalties for slow exits; the rules also ban players from covering their mouths to improve communication, with hydration breaks mandated each half. While supporters think it will improve the fan experience, some worry about player welfare in hot weather.
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