Football’s rule-making body, the International Football Association Board, is considering several changes that could take effect at the 2026 World Cup, according to reports in The Times, The Telegraph and Marca. The headline proposal would treat a penalty kick as a single attempt: if the shot does not enter the net, play would restart with a goal-kick for the defending side, removing the possibility of scoring from rebounds. Supporters say the move would simplify officiating and curb the advantage already afforded to the attacking team. IFAB is also weighing an expansion of video-assistant-referee oversight to cover corner-kick incidents and second yellow-card offences, areas currently outside VAR’s remit. The ideas will be discussed at the board’s next meeting, with any approved amendments expected to be trialled before the World Cup. The deliberations follow other recent tweaks, including an eight-second limit on how long goalkeepers may hold the ball—enforced since 1 June and already used at the Club World Cup. Final decisions on the new package of laws are due later this year.