Infantino disclosed at a recent press conference that Del Piero proposed the change during a conversation several months ago. Del Piero's reasoning: "Because we're all part of the same team."
The new format allows all squad members to have their moment on the pitch and feel included in the team, particularly those unlikely to feature in matches. This is among several procedural changes implemented at the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Infantino noted that Del Piero's experience coming off the bench to score the 2-0 goal in the 2006 World Cup final may have influenced his thinking on giving all squad members their moment.
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Football Italia