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World Cup 2026 Rule Changes: VAR, Red Cards and the Water Bottle U-Turn

June 6, 2026 by James Whitmore

FIFA’s 2026 World Cup brings expanded VAR powers, new red card offences and a chaotic water bottle policy reversal. We break down what actually changes.

Categories Analysis Tags FIFA, Football Governance, Refereeing, Rule Changes, VAR, World Cup 2026, World Cup Rules

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