Players at the 2026 World Cup will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured, according to reports from Yahoo Sports and BBC Sport.
The measure addresses the practice known as goalkeeper tactical timeouts. Under the new rule, players will be prohibited from approaching the technical area during stoppages caused by goalkeeper injuries.
Both Yahoo Sports and BBC Sport reported on the planned ban, which will apply to the upcoming 2026 World Cup tournament. The outlets described the rule change identically, stating that players will be stopped from going to the technical area to talk to coaches when goalkeepers are injured.
The rule targets tactical discussions between players and coaching staff during injury stoppages involving goalkeepers. The technical area, where coaches and staff are positioned during matches, will be off-limits to players during these specific stoppages.
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