Referees haven't been shy to give out red cards. Here's the fallout of each of those infringements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With World Cup play in full swing, here's an explanation of the red card, yellow card and suspension rules for the tournament.

Referees police the game with yellow cards and red cards, with each carrying different implications that impact the match. As you might expect, red cards carry a far more severe penalty than yellow cards — but what is it,

Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron was sent off when he covered his mouth — but the new rule is not a blanket ban on the action.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The opening match of the World Cup delivered a rarity in international soccer: three players sent off with red cards. No World Cup match has had that many players ejected since a 2006 game between Portugal and the Netherlands,

A Paraguayan broadcaster had his media credential revoked by FIFA after he made a full-throated condemnation of a referee and the sport’s governing body during a recent World Cup match between Paraguay and Turkey.

Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron has become the first player issued a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron became the first player issued with a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth, getting sent off during a confrontation late in the first half against Turkey on Friday night.

The 2026 World Cup has new rules on yellow cards, red cards and suspensions. Here is what every fan needs to know before the tournament kicks off.