FIFA plot sudden rule change before World Cup knockouts after Arsenal incident

FIFA plot sudden rule change before World Cup knockouts after Arsenal incident The 2026 World Cup might be well underway in the US, Mexico and Canada, but that hasn't stopped FIFA from wanting to change rules during the tournament FIFA is calling for a change in the rules on penalty shoot-outs for the knockout rounds at this World Cup. In an incredible move, the governing body wants to change the rules mid-tournament so that a team either chooses to take the first spot kick or takes the penalties in front of their own fans. The Times reports that FIFA officials have held discussions with the International FA Board (IFAB), football’s law-making body, about bringing in a change for this tournament despite it already being underway. A decision from IFAB, according to the report, will have to be made before the first knockout match on Sunday night if it is to be used throughout the tournament. The current laws of the game state that there are two coin tosses at a penalty shoot-out. The first is to decide who takes the first kick and then another to choose the end. However, FIFA now wants to change the law so there is only one coin toss, with the winner having the first choice and the loser the second. They are believed to view the move as being a fairer way to organise shoot-outs rather than handing two advantages to one team. ..... There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Mirror Sport will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Follow us on Google News, Flipboard, Apple News, Twitter, Facebook or visit The Mirror homepage.