How many substitutions are allowed in the World soccer tournament?

For the FIFA World Cup, each team is allowed five substitutions in a match, with a possible sixth substitution if the game goes to extra time. Teams also have to use those changes within the allowed substitution windows during regular time, which limits constant stop-start swapping.

Quick Scoop

• Normal time: 5 substitutions per team.

• Extra time: 1 additional substitution if needed.

• Windows: Substitutions must fit within the match’s allowed stoppages.

In plain English

A coach can change up to five players during the 90 minutes, but not whenever they want. The rules also limit how many separate moments they can stop play to make those changes.

TL;DR

Five subs per team, plus one more in extra time.