7 Unique Rules Soccer Players Must Follow at the 2026 World Cup

Between hydration breaks and mouth coverings, here are seven new rules that will be in effect at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ...
NBC Olympics

Are men’s and women’s Olympic soccer rules the same?

A complete overview of Olympic soccer with our guide on official regulations, scoring, common violations, and basic team ...
World Soccer Talk

Can soccer leagues have different rules?

Soccer is one of the simplest sports there is. Kick the ball into the goal, score one point at a time, and don’t touch the ball with your hands. There are some more nuanced laws of the game, but ...
Sports Illustrated

Goalkeepers to Get More Time and Penalty Kick Procedures Clarified as the NFHS Updates Soccer Rules

NFHS updates for the 2026-27 season include an eight-second goalkeeper limit, new penalty kick guidance, carding procedures and equipment clarifications. Several significant rules updates are coming ...
KHOU 11

Olympic soccer: How long is extra time? When do they do shootouts?

PARIS, France — While the group stage matches for Olympic soccer could end in a tie, that goes out the window during the later rounds of the tournament. If no one scores during the knockout rounds, ...