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Two players sent off for pulling rival's dreadlocks
Antigua and Barbuda players are red-carded for pulling Anguilla player Aedan Scipio's dreadlocks in a Concacaf Nations League game.
September 28, 2026Haaland scores controversial winner as Man City win derby despite Foden red
Erling Haaland's goal helps Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes.
September 13, 2026Embolo red card turns Swiss dream into heartbreak against Argentina - Reuters
Embolo red card turns Swiss dream into heartbreak against Argentina Reuters
July 12, 2026FIFA defends Balogun decision, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant' - Reuters
FIFA defends Balogun decision, Trump calls red card U-turn 'brilliant' Reuters
July 6, 2026'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban
USA striker Folarin Balogun's one-game ban has been suspended after the president's intervention.
July 6, 2026'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
July 6, 2026US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card - Reuters
US striker Balogun available for Belgium clash despite red card Reuters
July 5, 2026US coach Pochettino says Balogun did not deserve red card - Reuters
US coach Pochettino says Balogun did not deserve red card Reuters
July 2, 2026USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?
Mauricio Pochettino's USA side set up a World Cup last-16 meeting with Belgium, but how costly will forward Folarin Balogun's red card prove?
July 2, 2026I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card
Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
July 1, 2026Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
July 1, 2026Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie becomes the second player at this tournament to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent in stoppage time of their 2-0 defeat against Mexico.
July 1, 2026Journalist loses World Cup credentials after on-air outburst over Almiron red card - Reuters
Journalist loses World Cup credentials after on-air outburst over Almiron red card Reuters
June 23, 2026Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
Fifa strip a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's victory over Turkey.
June 23, 2026Paraguay hold on for 1-0 win over Turkey despite Almiron red card - Reuters
Paraguay hold on for 1-0 win over Turkey despite Almiron red card Reuters
June 20, 202610-man Paraguay knock out Turkey despite Almiron red card
Watch highlights as 10-man Paraguay win despite Miguel Almiron's red card, eliminating Turkey from the 2026 World Cup.
June 20, 2026World Cup first sees Almiron sent off for covering mouth
Watch Miguel Almiron become the first player to be sent off under new rules preventing players from covering their mouths during a game at the 2026 World Cup, with the Paraguay midfielder shown red in a win over Turkey.
June 20, 2026Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Miguel Almiron is the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent - doing so during the World Cup match against Turkey.
June 20, 2026Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering his mouth with his hand against Turkey - Reuters
Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering his mouth with his hand against Turkey Reuters
June 20, 2026'Clear red' for Bosnia or 'wins the ball'? BBC pundits disagree
Should Bosnia-Herzegovina have been reduced to 10 men in the second half in their 1-1 draw with Canada? Wayne Rooney and ex-referee Darren Cann had differing views.
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Two players sent off for pulling rival's dreadlocks
Anguilla's Aedan Scipio has his hair pulled by Keon Greene, of Antigua and Barbuda, during a Concacaf Nations League game With hair that reaches his ankles, Aedan Scipio's dreadlocks are certainly ha
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'That wasn't a foul' - Trump on Fifa overturning red card ban
US President Donald Trump confirms he spoke to Fifa before they suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban. The 25-year-old striker, who is the US's top scorer at the tournament with three goal
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'Sportsmanship in question' after decision to suspend Balogun red card
There was an error BBC Sport World Cup pundits Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, and Micah Richards react to the decision to suspend the red card shown to the USA's Florian Balogun during their round of 32 tie
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USA march on but will Balogun red card prove costly?
Goalscorer Balogun sent off for USA "Why not us?" It is the question which coach Mauricio Pochettino posed back in March, when discussing the United States' chances of lifting a first World Cup on h
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Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth
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Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
Hincapie second player to be sent off for covering mouth Ecuador's Piero Hincapie became the second player at the 2026 World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent,
I'd have done the same to get him sent off - 20 years since Rooney's red card
Former England striker Wayne Rooney talks about his red card in the 2006 World Cup quarter-final against Portugal, and the reaction of his then-Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo. Watch En
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Commentator stripped of Fifa credentials over Almiron rant
Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering mouth in confrontation Fifa has stripped a commentator of his World Cup credentials after an on-air, expletive-laden rant against the organisation and match
Almiron first player sent off for covering mouth
Paraguay's Almiron sent off for covering mouth in confrontation Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during hi
Canada draws with Bosnia, sparks red card debate among pundits
By Amelia Laurent — 12 June 2026 — 4 min readCanada secured a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on Friday, marking the co-hosts’ first avoidance of defeat in seven World Cup m