IFAB: game interruptions and tempo disruption at centre of advisory panels' discussions

News Tank Football - Paris - News #458913 - Published on 29/10/26 at 16:00
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The IFAB would like referees to have more tools at their disposal to minimise interruptions to play - ©  IFAB

The Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) and Football Advisory Panel (FAP) of the IFAB held an online meeting on 27 October 2026, chaired by FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafström, to discuss measures to reduce tempo disruption and improve participant behaviour, and to review developments relating to video assistant referees (VAR).

"Following a summary of the changes introduced in the Laws of the Game 2026-27, the panel members provided feedback and reviewed potential amendments and clarifications for inclusion in the 2027-28 edition of the Laws, against the backdrop of a general consensus to minimise further alterations as the game continues to adapt to several significant amendments made in recent years," the International Football Association Board said.

"The members received an update on…

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The IFAB would like referees to have more tools at their disposal to minimise interruptions to play - ©  IFAB

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