Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
A new red card rule has been introduced for players covering their mouths during confrontations in football matches. This initiative aims to address inappropriate behavior ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Additionally, players leaving the pitch in protest against referee decisions may also receive red cards under the new regulations.
- ▪Players covering their mouths during confrontations will receive a red card under a new rule approved by IFAB.
- ▪The rule was introduced following incidents of inappropriate behavior in recent matches, including a case involving racially abusive comments.
- ▪Competition organizers like FIFA have the option to implement these new red card rules ahead of the World Cup.
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Sport|FootballRed card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matchesNew red card rule allows referees to send off players who cover their mouths or walk off the pitch in protest against a decision.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPlayers who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of an initiative aimed at curbing inappropriate behaviour ahead of the World Cup [Patricia De Melo Moreira/AFP]By Reuters and The Associated PressPublished On 29 Apr 202629 Apr 2026Footballers covering their mouths during a confrontation with an opponent or any other player on the pitch will be given a red card under a new rule approved by the…
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