Japan capitalise on new substitution rule but coach Moriyasu warns of double-edged sword

LONDON: After Japan used football’s latest rule change to their advantage during a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland, coach Hajime Moriyasu warned his players they could also be hurt in the same way if they are not careful. As part of a set of changes made by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), which will be applied from the 2026-27 season onwards as well as at the World Cup, players have 10 seconds to leave the field during substitutions.

Original source: New Straits Times