Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?

Players could see red for more than dangerous tackles at the 2026 World Cup, with new rules targeting mouth-covering ...

World Cup Rules: What Are Yellow and Red Cards? What Are Accumulation Rules?

It's a scene we've seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again. A hard foul by a player that ...

23 red cards in a game – Chaotic referee set to make international debut in Germany's friendly against Finland

Germany will continue their World Cup preparation with a friendly game in Mainz against Finland on Sunday. While Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Manuel Neuer will have to wait for his return from ...

Soccer rules explained: Difference between common foul, yellow card and red card

When you're watching the World Cup this summer, or perhaps a Major League Soccer match in the aftermath, you'll notice ...
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Cristiano Ronaldo red card: Could Portugal’s captain be banned for 2026 World Cup opener?

Portugal are on the verge of qualifying for the 2026 men’s World Cup, though they could be without their captain and all-time leading goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo for their opening game. The ...
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What World Cup Red Cards Reveal About When Matches Break Open

It took a split second for a World Cup final to tilt beyond repair. The red card sent shockwaves through the sport, and it meant more to me than any sending-off before it. In the space between the ...