Is it strong tackles, heightened intensity, or strict refereeing? The 2026 World Cup has already exceeded the total number of red cards issued during the entire previous tournament in Qatar, and we’re still in the group stage.
With more than half of the tournament still ahead, it’s clear that players need to rein in their aggression or risk leaving their teams outnumbered.
The record of 28 send-offs from the 2006 Germany World Cup may seem distant, but if the current trend continues, we could witness a new record for red cards this time around.
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