Also known as: Ifab
International Football Association Board — body that approves football law amendments including red card rules and VAR protocols for World Cup competitions.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The Premier League and Pro Ref are trying to take steps to increase the transparency over decisions while still being limited by the International Football Association Board’s (Ifab) refusal to permit the live broadcast of VAR discussions. …
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisionsJoy Online
… The Premier League and Pro Ref are trying to take steps to increase transparency in decisions while still being limited by the International Football Association Board’s (IFAB) refusal to permit the live broadcast of VAR discussions. …
Premier League to publish verdicts on referee and VAR decisionsDaily Guide
… The written examination marks the first phase of a comprehensive assessment programme aimed at testing referees’ understanding and application of the IFAB Laws of the Game. …
Referees Begin Mandatory Assessments Ahead Of 2026/27 SeasonJoy Online
… Chief refereeing officers from all 55 European national football associations met last week with Uefa refereeing officials and a representative from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to address recent changes to the game’s laws. …
Only use VAR when error blatant – Referee chiefsJoy Online
… The laws of the game, governed by Ifab (the International Football Association Board), state that players are entitled to a half-time break “not exceeding 15 minutes”. …
World Cup final half-time to last up to 25 minutesJoy Online
… It was approved by the International Football Association Board (Ifab) in April. …
UEFA will not use red cards for players who cover mouthJoy Online
… The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has also approved a request to change the video assistant referee (VAR) protocol to allow reviews of attacking fouls that happen before the ball is in play. …
Goalkeeper tactical timeouts to be banned at World CupThe Ghanaian Times
… The decision was taken during a special meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday, where two FIFA-proposed law amendments were approved. …
FIFA accepts new laws ahead of World CupDaily Guide
Football’s law-making body, the International Football Association Board (IFAB), has approved new disciplinary measures aimed at tackling misconduct and improving behaviour on the pitch ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. …
New Red Card Rules Approved Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026Joy Online
… Both law changes have been approved as competition opt-ins by the International Football Association Board (Ifab). …
Players who cover mouths face red card at World CupThe Premier League will publish full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and VAR decisions for the first time this season, alongside direct quotes from officials and expanded RefCam broadcasts, to improve transparency in decision-making.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Premier League will publish full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and VAR decisions for the first time this season, alongside direct quotes from officials and expanded RefCam broadcasts, to improve transparency in decision-making.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Premier League will now publish the full judgements from the Key Match Incidents Panel on referee and video assistant referee decisions, alongside direct explanations from officials and RefCam audio. This marks the first time these verdicts will be shared publicly, as part of three new transparency measures.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Referees from Ghana's Northern Sector have started the mandatory assessment process ahead of the 2026/27 football season, with a written examination held in Techiman to evaluate their readiness. The comprehensive assessment programme includes written, fitness and technical tests to ensure officials meet GFA requirements for match appointments.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Chief refereeing officers from 55 European national football associations met with UEFA and IFAB officials to reaffirm that VAR should only be used to change "blatantly incorrect" decisions or clear missed incidents, rejecting "lengthy, microscopic reviews" that exceed VAR's original scope of "minimum interference – maximum benefit" established in 2018.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The half-time interval in Sunday's World Cup final will last between 20 and 25 minutes, with an 11-minute performance by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other artists. The extended break exceeds the standard 15-minute regulation, similar to last year's Club World Cup final which lasted 24 minutes.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA will not use the red card law for mouth-covering in confrontations across its competitions, despite approving the rule change. The decision comes after the Benfica-Real Madrid incident in February, where Gianluca Prestianni was banned for homophobic conduct, though UEFA referees may still show yellow cards if warranted.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina revealed that players will be prevented from going to the technical area to consult coaches when goalkeepers are injured at the 2026 World Cup. IFAB has also approved a request to change VAR protocol to review attacking fouls occurring before the ball is in play.
31 May 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA and the International Football Association Board approved two law amendments in Vancouver: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations or who leave the pitch in protest at referee decisions can now face red cards. Both changes have been approved as competition opt-ins and will be adopted at this summer's World Cup.
30 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The International Football Association Board has approved new disciplinary measures aimed at tackling misconduct ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The changes include red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontations or leave the field in protest of referee decisions, and forfeiture of matches abandoned due to such protests.
30 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Fifa has approved two law amendments for this summer's World Cup: players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations may receive a red card, and players who leave the pitch in protest at a referee's decision can also face a red card. The changes were approved at a Fifa Council meeting in Vancouver.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →