What are World Cup's red card suspension rules?

[BBC]Players receiving a red card in the 2026 World Cup will receive a one-match suspension.

>This applies to both straight red cards and red cards that are the result of the same player being cautioned twice.

>Fifa does hold the right to impose "further sanctions" if it deems it necessary.

>During the opening game of the tournament, three red cards were shown.

>It means that South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane will miss their side's match against the Czech Republic, while Mexico defender Cesar Montes will miss their meeting with South Korea.

>Players can also receive suspensions for an accumulation across multiple matches.

>Should players received two bookings, they will be handed a one-match suspension.

>However, yellow cards are wiped following the conclusion of the group stage. They are wiped again following the conclusion of the quarter-finals.

Players who will miss next World Cup match because of red cardMexico's Cesar Montes was given a late red card in his side's win over South Africa on Thursday [Getty Images]Yaya Sithole (South Africa) • >Themba Zwane (South Africa) • >Cesar Montes (Mexico) This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team.

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