Germany will decide after World Cup on optional refereeing rules

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Germany's DFB and German Football League officials will assess World Cup refereeing rules, including VAR options, after the tournament to decide on potential rule changes beyond mandatory ones. The aim is to reduce play-acting and time-wasting in matches.

Less play-acting and time-wasting as well as more video assistant referee (VAR) options: New refereeing rules at the World Cup are also being closely monitored by national federations sich as Germany's DFB. DFB referee experts will meet German Football League (DFL) officials for a thorough assessment after the World Cup and will then decide together with the clubs on rule changes which go beyond the mandatory ones.