FIFA has announced a major change to its yellow card regulations ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Under the new rule, players who receive a yellow card during the group stage will not carry that booking into the knockout rounds. The FIFA Council approved the proposal in a recent meeting, explaining that the change aims to ensure fair participation for players as the expanded 48-team format increases the number of matches.
According to the new system, all yellow card records will be wiped after the group stage, allowing players to start fresh in the knockout phase. The same reset will occur after the quarterfinals, ensuring that top players remain eligible for the semifinals and final. Previously, yellow cards were only cleared after the quarterfinals. FIFA stated that the adjustment was necessary due to the addition of an extra knockout round in the new format.
FIFA also announced a 15 percent increase in total financial allocations for participating teams, raising the fund to 871 million dollars. The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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