What are World Cup 2026 yellow card rules and when are totals wiped clean? (opens original article in a new tab)

FIFA has updated the 2026 World Cup yellow card rules to reset suspensions twice, reducing the risk of players missing games due to accumulated cards.

• FIFA will reset yellow card totals twice during the 2026 World Cup: after the group stage and after the quarterfinals.
• Players receiving two yellow cards before the reset points face a one-game suspension, as seen with South Africa's Teboho Mokoena.
• The rule change aims to reduce suspensions due to the increased number of games in the expanded tournament.