Germany's DFB to evaluate optional refereeing rules after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:27 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Germany's DFB will assess new refereeing rules after the World Cup, focusing on optional changes. Meeting with DFL officials, they will consider adapting rules not mandated to improve the game. These rules include stricter penalties for players covering their mouths in confrontation and reviewing VAR calls for corner kicks. Mandatory rule changes come into effect July 1, including countdowns for goal kicks and punishments for wasting time during substitutions. Assessments will take into account experiences from the tournament's knockout rounds.
- •DFB experts will meet DFL officials after the World Cup.
- •Stricter penalties proposed for players covering mouths during confrontations.
- •Mandatory rules include time limits for goal kicks and substitutions.
- •VAR will have expanded review options regarding yellow cards.
- •Decision on optional rules will follow a thorough assessment.
- 8:27 AMYahoo Sports — Germany will decide after World Cup on optional refereeing rules
"Less play-acting and time-wasting as well as more video assistant referee (VAR) options: New refereeing rules at the World Cup are also being closely monitored by national federations sich as Germany's DFB. DFB referee experts will meet German Football League (DFL) officials for a thorough assessment after the World Cup and will then decide together with the clubs on rule changes which go beyond the mandatory ones.
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