FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions
Summary
FIFA changed the rules about yellow cards in the 2026 World Cup to reduce player suspensions during important games. Now, single yellow cards will be wiped clean after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals, letting more players participate in later matches.Key Facts
- Single yellow cards will be cancelled twice: once after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals.
- This change helps prevent players from missing key elimination games due to yellow card suspensions.
- The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams and an extra knockout round (round of 32).
- Players start the knockout rounds without any yellow card penalties if they had only one card before.
- A new amnesty also clears single yellow cards after the quarterfinals for players moving into the semifinals.
- FIFA increased total funding for the 48 teams by 15%, now $871 million in total.
- Preparation money per team was raised from $1.5 million to $2.5 million.
- Qualification money per team increased from $9 million to $10 million.
- The World Cup will be held in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
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