Soccer-World Cup's lighter whistle helps fuel faster, fiercer tournament

* FIFA seeks fewer interruptions through officiating guidance and tournament rule changes * Fouls per game drop to 24.3 from 27.7 in 2022, NetSI Sport analysis showed * Experts say more pressing and

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