The rule makers want to expand the powers of the video referee, with corner kicks and yellow-red cards also to be reviewed in future. A vote on this will take place soon. The powers of video assistants are set to be expanded in time for the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada (June 11 to July 19). On Tuesday, the rule makers of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) confirmed their agenda for the general meeting on February 28 in Wales. Any changes require a three-quarters majority of the members, and if approved, they would be introduced across all leagues in the coming season. Until now, only goals, penalties, red cards, and possible mix-ups in sending-offs could be reviewed. The eight-second rule, which currently applies to goalkeepers, is to be extended to throw-ins and goal kicks in the future. In addition, players who receive medical treatment on the field will be required to leave the field and will not be allowed to return for a specified period of time.

On the controversial issue of offside, the IFAB Board, chaired by Welshman Noel Mooney, agreed in January to “continue with tests.” The rule-makers also spoke out in favor of the use of body cameras for referees.