IFAB rule changes

Iran Drop Azmoun and Six Rule Changes Shaping World Cup 2026

June 3, 2026 by James Whitmore

Iran omit Sardar Azmoun from their World Cup 2026 squad amid political tensions, as IFAB rule changes ban goalkeeper timeouts and reshape the tournament.

Categories Analysis Tags England, IFAB rule changes, Iran, Sardar Azmoun, tactical analysis, VAR, World Cup 2026

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