FIFA Proposes New Time-Wasting Measures in Football

FIFA has proposed new measures aimed at curbing time-wasting in football, as announced by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The proposals include a rule requiring players who receive treatment for injuries to stay off the field for one minute, which is intended to prevent delays and maintain the game's flow.

Currently, there is no universal limit on time-wasting, although the Premier League has enforced a 30-second guideline for the 2023/24 season. FIFA previously trialed a two-minute rule during the Arab Cup in December.

IFAB has suggested a one-minute compromise, addressing concerns about negatively affecting players, with exceptions for goalkeepers, penalty takers, and players shown a card. Additional measures under consideration include a countdown for goal kicks and throw-ins, a time limit for substitutions requiring players to leave the field within 10 seconds, and the option to review corner kicks in competitions.