The United States, Canada, and Mexico hosted World Cup matches this summer where new soccer rules were tested. Dutch top referee Danny Makkelie expressed satisfaction with the changes, calling them a long-overdue update. The new regulations, which include faster decision-making and clearer offside calls, were implemented during the tournament to improve game flow and fairness. Makkelie noted that the rules had been in development for years and were finally put into practice. The changes were part of a broader effort to modernize international soccer governance. The success of the trial has led to discussions about implementing the rules permanently in future competitions.