***Official 2026 World Cup Thread***

[ISUTex]

It's been fun to watch and I don't usually watch soccer. I just wish they'd tweak their rules a little. I don't mind the offside rule, but the red cards are stupid. I feel like it should be either like targeting in FB where you are kicked out, but someone subs in for you or a power play in hockey where if the other team scores, you go back to full strength. Then after the game, they should have review every red card and determine if any further suspension is needed...whether that's a game, multiple games or just a half. And a big part of that debate should be intent.

Agree. Maybe a penalty box for red cards and a power play. And red cards should only be punches or kicks to the face/neck or groin/ribs, or clotheslining. Maybe a line of scrimmage. And using hands and throwing the ball should be legal. Offsides is only if you cross the line of scrimmage before the ball is snapped. Yes, snap the ball from the middle of the field after it goes out of bounds. Get rid of the goal. Have a "goal line". Maybe reshape the goal into a goal post that players can kick the ball through for half a point if they don't think they can get past the goal line. Players can carry the ball and advance towards the goal line. Also, players can throw the ball down field to teammates. Defenders can tackle the ball carrier, which forms a new line of scrimmage. Then snap the ball into play. Maybe put pads on the players so they can really drill each other every play. Helmets could work.

 

[ISUTex]

It's been fun to watch and I don't usually watch soccer. I just wish they'd tweak their rules a little. I don't mind the offside rule, but the red cards are stupid. I feel like it should be either like targeting in FB where you are kicked out, but someone subs in for you or a power play in hockey where if the other team scores, you go back to full strength. Then after the game, they should have review every red card and determine if any further suspension is needed...whether that's a game, multiple games or just a half. And a big part of that debate should be intent.

But seriously. I've been watching more soccer then I've ever watched. The rules annoy me too. I wish they would tweak the same things you are suggesting. If not? Oh well. I won't watch again until 2030 anyway.

 

[Clonehomer]

It's been fun to watch and I don't usually watch soccer. I just wish they'd tweak their rules a little. I don't mind the offside rule, but the red cards are stupid. I feel like it should be either like targeting in FB where you are kicked out, but someone subs in for you or a power play in hockey where if the other team scores, you go back to full strength. Then after the game, they should have review every red card and determine if any further suspension is needed...whether that's a game, multiple games or just a half. And a big part of that debate should be intent.

I think red cards should be reserved for only stopping an obvious goal scoring opportunity and dangerous contact not related to an attempt to make a play on the ball. Getting your cleats up when tackling must be punished, but as you said, going down a man for the rest of the game seems harsh on a bang bang play. Maybe that’s a yellow then, I don’t know.