Extra amnesty means World Cup final heartbreak less likely in 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA introduced an extra amnesty for yellow cards in the 2026 World Cup to reduce the chance of players missing the final due to suspensions, with records being cleared twice during the tournament.

• FIFA introduced an extra amnesty for yellow cards in the 2026 World Cup to reduce suspensions for the final
• Players with one yellow card after the group stage will have their records expunged before the knockout phase
• FIFA showed leniency in the qualifying stages by reducing Cristiano Ronaldo's ban from three to one match