Qatar World Cup 2022: FIFA's new rules this year

Teams will be allowed to make up to 5 substitutions per game. Previously, only 3 substitutes were allowed.

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This year, teams will be coming in with 26 members. Earlier, they used to have 23-man squad.

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This year female referees will be seen in action for the first time in history.

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A player cannot touch the ball twice in a row when putting the ball in play. This rule also applies to throw-ins.

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Semi-automated offside technology will be used and will be similar to goal-line technology.

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This year, it will be necessary for the goalkeeper's feet to be on line at the point the ball is struck.

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