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FIFA Council Mulls Dual Yellow-Card Amnesty for 2026 World Cup

4/28/2026

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The FIFA Council met in Vancouver on Tuesday to discuss a second yellow-card amnesty for the 2026 World Cup.
The proposal would clear all yellow cards after the group stage and again after the quarter-finals, while limiting ban-eligible games to three group matches or three knockout rounds before the semi-finals.
The 48-team tournament adds a Round of 32, permitting up to six matches before the semi-finals, and runs June 11–July 19, 2026.

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The FIFA Council met in Vancouver on Tuesday to discuss a second yellow-card amnesty for the 2026 World Cup.
The proposal would clear all yellow cards after the group stage and again after the quarter-finals, while limiting ban-eligible games to three group matches or three knockout rounds before the semi-finals.
The 48-team tournament adds a Round of 32, permitting up to six matches before the semi-finals, and runs June 11–July 19, 2026.