GENEVA -- FIFA has blocked rock concerts from being staged in World Cup stadiums in the weeks before the 2018 tournament kicks off in Russia.FIFA passed a rule to ensure that the field of play is of the highest quality, it shall not be used for a non-football event for two months before a stadiums first match.In updated 2018 World Cup regulations published Monday, FIFA requires explicit prior approval for exemptions.FIFA has also introduced disciplinary records -- a points system adding up red and yellow cards -- as a potential tiebreaker in the group stage when teams have the same amount of points in the group stage.FIFA said Monday the stricter turf rule was because of overuse of stadiums and training sites in Brazil ahead of the 2014 World Cup. But it also follows issues at the European Championship in France in June.A concert by rock band AC/DC one month before the tournament in Marseille was cited by France coach Didier Deschamps as a problem.Deschamps called the Stade Velodrome turf a disaster after beating Albania 2-0. The turf had been re-laid after the concert on a tight schedule for Euro 2016 and struggled to take root in heavy rain.Its a disaster, but thats not surprising, Deschamps said of a field where France would later beat Germany in the semifinals. If you have an AC/DC concert a month before the European Championships -- theyre changing the pitch, re-laying the turf.FIFA can also veto matches in the 12 Russian stadiums, plus training camp and pre-match practice field sites, for one month before they are needed during the tournament.The new regulations for the June 14-July 15 tournament updates a document produced for the qualifying stages. FIFA now follows UEFA in having fair play as a final group-stage tiebreaker before going to the drawing of lots.Unlike UEFA, FIFA has retained goal difference as the first way to separate teams that are level on points. UEFA uses head-to-head record as the first tiebreaker stage in European Championship and Champions League groups.In one minor addition to 2014 World Cup rules, FIFA now requires teams to bring spare goalkeeper kits with no names or numbers printed, for rare situations where an outfield player has to go into goal.That happened to UEFA in a Champions League playoff in August 2014 when the Ludogorets Razgrad goalkeeper was sent off in extra time against Steaua Bucharest.In a memorable shootout, Ludogorets defender Cosmin Moti both scored his penalty and saved two from Steaua players to help his team advance -- but he did it wearing the shirt of a substitute goalkeeper with a name and number that was not his own.The new rules also no longer state that the FIFA president will present the World Cup trophy to the winning captain.However, FIFA protocol has long required the president and host nation head of state to jointly present the trophy. 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The missing element, of course, is winning games -- something Hazell expects to change quickly in 2016.Its important for this team to get off to a good start, he said Sunday. If we do, watch out. There is something to be said about finding ways to win.Victory celebrations have been sparse during Hazells three-year tenure.His .167 winning percentage is the worst of any Boilermakers football coach who lasted more than one season. Two of his six wins were against Indiana State, an FCS school. He is 3-29 against the FBS, 2-22 against the Big Ten and, after a third straight loss to archrival Indiana, some fans started campaigning for Hazells ouster.Last season, the Boilermakers (2-10, 1-7 Big Ten) finished last in their division -- the third straight time -- and the constant struggle on the field has created a steady decline in attendance, too.Hazell knows thats a legacy that must change, especially now that Mike Bobinski has been hired as Purdues next athletic director.So after overhauling his staff last winter, Hazell expects his players to take advantage of a potentially friendly September schedule -- three winnable home games -- to get the program righted.Its hugely important for us to be 3-0 going into our (Oct. 1) Big Ten opener at Maryland, and in the process, learn how to win games and finish games, running back Markell Jones said.Here are some other things to watch this season:QUATERBACK CONTINUITYBlough returns as the incumbent quarterback after starting the final eight games last season. 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It wont be easy, and it may not be fully ready in time for that big September run.KEY GAMESHazell is correct: A fast start is important before Big Ten play begins. With that in mind, these games are key for the Boilermakers confidence: Sept. 3, Eastern Kentucky, Sept. 10, Cincinnati; Sept. 24, Nevada. And of course, the big one every year for Purdue is Indiana, which this year is Nov. 26.SEASON OPENERAs Hazell emphasizes the need to start fast and build confidence, Eastern Kentucky could throw a wrench into that plan. Senior quarterback Bennie Coney led the Colonels to a playoff appearance and five games with at least 41 points last season. And now he must fend off Maty Mauk, a transfer from Missouri. Either way, it will be a prime test for Els new defense.PREDICTIONThe tough times continue for Purdue: 3-9. ' ' '