The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set for a blockbuster business end with just eight teams remaining in the fray, from the 48 that started the tournament.
Seven more games (excluding the third-place playoff) in the quadrennial tournament will help us identify the team worthy of being the champion of the world.
Playing in the semifinal and final of the biggest tournament will be among the biggest games in the lives of players. Twenty members of various team are under threat of missing out on that opportunity, provided their team progresses, if they receive another caution in the final-eight stage.
Here is a list of players that have already received a booking in the first two knockout rounds and are under risk of suspension:
When will yellow cards be cancelled in FIFA World Cup 2026?
According to FIFA regulations, players are required to serve a one-match ban if they are shown two yellow cards in two different matches. In previous editions, yellow cards were cancelled after the quarterfinal stage.
However, this time around, owing to the extra knockout round, single yellow cards will be wiped after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals.
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Published on Jul 08, 2026