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FIFA confirms new World Cup rule on yellow cards to reduce suspensions

World Cup](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) rules on yellow cards to ensure fewer players are suspended for key elimination games, with single yellow cards to be cancelled after the group stage and after the quarterfinals. An extra amnesty

World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch

yellow cards, mistaken identity and incorrectly awarded corner kicks. ### World Cup injury setbacks The Netherlands have been dealt a blow with Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber ruled out after failing to recover from a groin injury

Referees at the World Cup have new rules to whistle during games

FIFA match officials, including Slovene referee Slavko Vincic, shown here issuing a yellow card in March, will have new rules to apply during the World Cup. **Michael Campanella/Getty Images** Michael Campanella/Getty Images LOS ANGELES

Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?

rule change was made after Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco. ## Throw-in and goal-kick countdowns Referees will