The key players walking disciplinary tightrope
Summary
Several key players from different countries are at risk of missing the World Cup semi-finals due to yellow card suspensions. Yellow cards reset after the quarter-finals, but players who get two yellow cards in the knockout stages or a red card in any game face automatic suspensions.Key Facts
- England players Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly, Declan Rice, and Jude Bellingham risk missing the semi-final due to yellow cards.
- Yellow cards from the group stage were wiped before the last 32 games, meaning earlier cautions do not count in the knockout rounds.
- Players who receive two yellow cards in the knockout phase or a red card must sit out the next match.
- Jordan Henderson has a wrist injury and may miss the rest of the tournament.
- Other players from France, Spain, Morocco, Argentina, and Switzerland also face suspension risks if they get more yellow cards.
- Spain’s Ferran Torres will miss the semi-final if he gets another yellow card in the next game.
- Yellow cards reset after the quarter-finals, so a player can only miss the final if sent off in the semi-final.
- Suspended players miss one match automatically, but FIFA can add further punishments if needed.
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