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Charles Curtis

How many substitutions are World Cup teams allowed in 2022? Here’s the answer

If you’re watching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and noticing more substitutions than you’re used to in past soccer tournaments and matches, you’re not alone.

That’s because the rules have changed.

It used to be that only three subs were allowed. Now? It’s five allowed per game, and when there’s a match that goes into extra time, there’s one additional allowed for a total of six. And because there are more substitutions allowed, benches can have 15 players on the roster out of the 26 total.

There you have it. There are more substitutions allowed in the 2022 World Cup than ever before!

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