FIFA to change yellow card suspension rules for 2026 World Cup
FIFA is changing the yellow card suspension rules for the 2026 World Cup, adding a second amnesty stage after the quarterfinals. The new rule aims to avoid players missing key knockout games due to yellow card accumulation.
FIFA is changing the yellow card suspension rules for the 2026 World Cup. The new rules will include a second amnesty stage, wiping away all yellow cards at the end of the group stage and after the quarterfinals. The change is due to the 2026 World Cup featuring 48 teams, with the knockout stage starting with the Round of 32. The new regulation will result in fewer teams missing key players for World Cup knockout matches. The rule change is set to be adopted at the FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver this week. Previously, the only amnesty stage came after the quarterfinal.
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