FIFA to soften yellow card suspension rules at World Cup
FIFA plans to modify its yellow card suspension rules for the upcoming World Cup. A second amnesty stage will be introduced, allowing players to avoid suspensions after the group stage. This change aims to accommodate the expanded tournament format and reduce the risk of key players missing crucial matches.
- ▪FIFA will introduce a second amnesty stage for yellow card suspensions at the World Cup.
- ▪Accumulated yellow cards will be scrapped after the group stage and quarter-finals.
- ▪The changes are being discussed at a FIFA Council meeting in Vancouver.
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