Red Cards in Football

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2026 World Cup red card and suspension rules, explained

The 2026 World Cup produces some of the most amazing football, and sometimes that means things can get very intense.

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What to know about World Cup red cards: How and why players get 'sent off'

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Red cards have more than tripled since the last World Cup, data show

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Infantino faces fresh calls for investigation over Trump scandal

Gianni Infantino is facing fresh pressure from more than 70 European lawmakers demanding a formal investigation into his links with Donald Trump.

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Fifa hits back at Trump and Egypt over refereeing bias claims

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Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support

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‘If Donald Trump can do it…’ Harry Redknapp slams ‘scandalous’ FIFA World Cup decision

Infantino insisted his interaction with Trump made no difference to FIFA’s decision, but it raised eyebrows nonetheless.

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White House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card

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European lawmakers call for investigation into FIFA, Gianni Infantino over ‘political neutrality’

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Why Is Folarin Balogun Allowed to Play in Tonight’s World Cup Match After Getting a Red Card? Inside the Shocking Reversal

President Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review USMNT star Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, which the organization later lifted

The New York Times

The Athletic’s guide to the World Cup’s 13 red cards. From Balogun to Quansah, we analyse them all

Alireza Faghani sends off England's Jarell Quansah during their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico Manuel Velasquez - FIFA via Getty Images There have been 13 red cards in this World Cup, but did the officials get those decisions right? Mostly, yes ...

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UEFA slams FIFA for lifting Balogun’s red card ban: ‘Crossed a line’

UEFA is unhappy with FIFA after the latter organization decided to lift the red card ban placed on American forward Folarin Balogun.

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FIFA denies Belgium’s appeal after reversing red card against Balogun

FIFA has tossed out an appeal filed by the Belgian soccer federation after it reversed a red card against American striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the country’s clash with the United States on Monday night.

How England survived red card to end co-host Mexico’s World Cup dream in Azteca classic

England survived a red card, a late Mexican onslaught and the fury of the Azteca to dump the co-hosts out of the tournament in a World Cup classic. England had appeared to be coasting to victory when Jude Bellingham scored two goals in as many first-half minutes.