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FIFA's hastily introduced rule changes turn World Cup refereeing into chaos

Referees at the World Cup are enforcing rule changes that were barely tested before the tournament, leading to widespread drama, confusion and accusations of "mistaken identities" on the pitch. Commentators have likened the situation to Calvinball — the fictional game from the Calvin and Hobbes comic strip where rules shift arbitrarily mid-play. The chaotic enforcement has drawn protests from players and observers alike.

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