The trend of sending players off during the FIFA World Cup shows no signs of slowing down. Following the immediate red cards handed out in the opening match between Mexico and South Africa, yet another player received a red card today.
During Bosnia and Herzegovina’s 1–4 loss to Switzerland, Tarik Muharemovic became the fourth player to receive a World Cup red card within just 24 matches of the tournament. For context, during the entire 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the same number of players were sent off. Is officiating becoming more lenient with cards in this World Cup?
Back in the memorable summer of 2006, a record of 28 send-offs (9 straight reds and 19 second-yellow reds) was established. There is still a possibility for this record to be surpassed, especially with 79 more matches left in the tournament over the upcoming weeks.
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