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Major red card rule for 2026 World Cup: Mouth-covering and walking off now lead to instant dismissal!

Times of India World / India / 1m ago / TOI Sports Desk
Major red card rule for 2026 World Cup: Mouth-covering and walking off now lead to instant dismissal!

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The 2026 World Cup will introduce two new disciplinary rules: players covering their mouths during confrontations could face red cards, and immediate dismissals will follow if players walk off the pitch in protest. These changes, prompted by recent incidents, aim to address player behavior and will be evaluated before potentially becoming permanent additions to global football regulations.

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The 2026 World Cup will introduce two new disciplinary rules: players covering their mouths during confrontations could face red cards, and immediate dismissals will follow if players walk off the pitch in protest. These...

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