New rule gives Brazil corner kick from delayed Haiti goal kick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
During a World Cup match on June 20, Brazil was awarded a corner kick following a delayed goal kick by Haiti's goalkeeper Johny Placide. Referee intervention determined the delay was excessive, prompting the corner. Haiti managed to clear the subsequent set piece, thus avoiding immediate harm from the decision. This incident exemplifies recent changes to the Laws of the Game concerning goal kicks and time wasting.
- •Match occurred on June 20 during the World Cup.
- •Haiti's goalkeeper Johny Placide delayed the goal kick.
- •Referee deemed the delay excessive, awarding Brazil a corner.
- •Haiti cleared the corner, avoiding a scoring opportunity.
- •New rules penalize time wasting during goal kicks.
- 12:46 AMYahoo Sports — Why delayed goal kick gave a corner to Brazil vs. Haiti with new rule
"The rules have changed for the World Cup.
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