Raymond van Meenen, head of Dutch referees, expressed optimism following a trial run of new rules aimed at curbing time-wasting during the upcoming 2026 World Cup hosted in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. The trial focused on stricter enforcement of regulations designed to increase actual playing time. Van Meenen believes the implemented measures have demonstrated a positive effect, successfully discouraging tactics used to run down the clock. He anticipates these positive results will translate to a noticeable increase in pure playing time when the rules are implemented in the Dutch Eredivisie and Keuken Kampioen Divisie next season. The changes are intended to improve the flow and fairness of matches for fans and players alike. This trial serves as a key preparation phase for consistent application of the rules during the World Cup tournament.