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FIFA Plans New Yellow Card Rule for World Cup

Baji9999 FIFA will propose a new yellow-card rule at its council meeting on Tuesday, allowing players’ disciplinary records to be cleared twice during the expanded World Cup. The move is aimed at reducing the number of players suspended during crucial knockout matches in North America.

Details of the Proposed Amnesty System

An extra amnesty for yellow cards, wiping player disciplinary records twice during the tournament, will be discussed by FIFA’s ruling council, according to sources familiar with the plan. Currently, players receive a one-match ban if they are shown yellow cards in two different matches, and in previous tournaments, records were cleared after the quarterfinal stage to prevent suspensions for the final due to semifinal bookings.

Impact of Expanded Tournament Format

The new 48-team World Cup format, which introduces a round-of-32 stage, has prompted FIFA to review its rules to keep more players available. Under the proposal, players with one yellow card will have their records cleared after the group stage, allowing a fresh start in the knockout rounds. A second reset would occur after the quarterfinals, ensuring players who receive a single yellow card in earlier knockout rounds can still participate in the semifinals.