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Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games

rules to apply during the World Cup. **Michael Campanella/Getty Images** Michael Campanella/Getty Images LOS ANGELES — The referees [chosen to work](https://digitalhub.fifa.com/asset/7879a8c6-c228-4848-a8de-7dc69b37b594/Final-List-of-Match-Officials-FWC-2026.pdf) the 2026

Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?

rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup? A new set of laws will come into play during the World Cup, the international self-regulatory body for football has announced, weeks before the tournament

Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches

referee’s decision. It also applies to any team official who convinces their team’s players to walk off in protest.  (Al Jazeera

Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents

2026 World Cup: North America](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america) ### [From the U.S. fate to the group of death, here are 5 takeaways from the World Cup draw](https://www.npr.org/2025/12/05/nx-s1-5633268/fifa-world-cup-draw-soccer) "At the discretion of the competition

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

2026) — Pedro Bettencourt, president of the country’s prestigious youth football training school known by its Portuguese acronym EPIF, says he has seen a shift in young players since the national team’s recent success

World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch

referees’ roster. Artan told The New York Times he was questioned for 11 hours before being sent back. Despite the setback, he remained hopeful. “I promise you, God willing, that I will attend the next

Palestinian football chief says US denied him visa to attend World Cup

2026 Fifa [World Cup](https://www.theguardian.com/football/world-cup-football) because he has not been issued a visa. Jibril Rajoub went to the opening match between [Mexico and South Africa](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/12/world-cup-2026-opening-ceremony-review-shakira-burna-boy-mexico) in Mexico City on Thursday

Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'

2026 World Cup in recent days has been insignificant.** "Just, you know, chill, relax," Infantino told a news conference at the Azteca Stadium on the eve of Thursday's opening match between Mexico and South

Hero’s welcome for Somali referee denied entry to US World Cup tournament

rules exempting participants in major sporting events from the travel ban. Border officers instead [deemed him inadmissible](/video/newsfeed/2026/6/9/fifa-drops-somali-world-cup-referee-after-us-denies-him-entry), citing unspecified “vetting concerns”. Artan received a hero’s welcome upon arriving at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde

Who are the 10 best FIFA World Cup players of all time?

2026, are the 10 we think have been the best: ## 10. Zinedine Zidane One of the greatest and most controversial players of the game, Zidane won the 1998 World Cup for France at home, scoring