The 1970 World Cup saw the first use of yellow and red cards. In 2018, the 'weight' made its debut in the World Cup. The 2022 World Cup featured referees extending extra time as much as possible. So, what's new in the next World Cup? These new facts can be seen in this year's World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

'Hydration' break

In places where the weather is extremely hot, it has become common for players to take breaks and drink fluids during the game. But earlier this was not mandatory in the World Cup. Now the rules have changed, with FIFA introducing a three-minute 'hydration' break between each half. This rule will apply even if the weather is cold, or even if the game is being played behind closed doors.

FIFA has said, ‘Now the referee will not have to look at the weather and temperature conditions, the referee will give a break in all matches . This will apply to all situations and will also apply to all games .’ FIFA has brought this rule for the players’ opinion . What this means now is that each football match will be divided into four parts . This rule is sure to benefit television broadcasting by playing advertisements .

‘Weight’ also applied to corners and second yellow cards

Until now, the use of ‘weight’ was only applied to serious mistakes in the process of scoring, penalty incidents, direct red cards and mistakes in player identification . Earlier this year, the International Football Association Board IFAB further expanded this rule . IFAB is the body that makes the laws of football . From now on, ‘weight’ will also apply to corners and second yellow cards .

What this means is that if a player has to leave the field with a double yellow card, the help of 'weight' will be taken . 'Weight' will also be applied to the rule of false corners . The game will not be delayed for this .

'Countdown' in goal kicks, throw-ins and substitutions

Now a 'countdown' will be done for goal kicks, throw-ins and substitutions . The only purpose of this will be that the player cannot make negative attempts to waste time . If the player takes a long time in all these processes, the opposing team will benefit . In that case, the goal kick will be converted into a corner, while the throw-in will go directly to the other team .

Since the eight-second rule was implemented for the goalkeeper, a new change has now come forward . If the goalkeeper also wastes a long time, a corner was to be awarded directly to the opposing team . IFAB has said, ‘If the referee believes that goal kicks and throw-ins are taking too long or that there is an attempt to deliberately delay them, a 5-second visual countdown will be shown.’

Such a player must leave the field within 10 seconds of showing his number on the substitution board. If the player fails to do so, he must leave the field immediately, but the player who comes to replace him will not be allowed to enter the field until the game is stopped. Or at least one minute of play has been played.

Whether a player is receiving treatment for an injury or if the game is stopped due to an injury, he will have to leave the field for one minute. Only then will he be called back onto the field.