The rule that will change the course of football was implemented for the first time.

18.06.2025 12:00

The "8-second rule," which penalizes goalkeepers for holding the ball for more than 8 seconds with a corner kick, was applied for the first time in the FIFA Club World Cup during the Ulsan-Mamelodi match. Mamelodi goalkeeper Williams held the ball for more than 8 seconds during the match, prompting the referee to award a corner kick in favor of Ulsan.

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The International Football Association Board (IFAB) announced a new rule to prevent goalkeepers from wasting time. According to this rule, a goalkeeper can now hold the ball in their hands for a maximum of 8 seconds.

If the goalkeeper holds the ball for more than 8 seconds, the referee will visually count down from 5 seconds, and in case of time violation, a corner kick will be awarded to the opposing team.

FIRST TIME IMPLEMENTED

The eagerly awaited new rule was implemented for the first time yesterday. The new 8-second rule in football was applied for the first time tonight in the FIFA Club World Cup match between Ulsan and Mamelodi.

"I DIDN'T FULLY UNDERSTAND"

Mamelodi's goalkeeper was penalized with a corner kick in favor of the opposing team for holding the ball for more than 8 seconds. After the match, Mamelodi goalkeeper Ronwen Williams stated, "I didn't fully understand the rule... So what happens if the opponents constantly delay us restarting the game?"