The 2026 World Cup will debut new rules and modifications to existing ones, according to BBC Sport. But the changes are already causing confusion—particularly around VAR's handling of diving decisions. What was intended to clarify the game has instead left some officials and analysts uncertain about how to apply the updated guidelines. Whether the rule tweaks will settle disputes or fuel more controversy remains to be seen.

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