Players at World Cup who cover their mouths in confrontations to receive red cards
The Gianluca Prestianni-Vinicius Jr incident earlier this year sparked debate over the practice in football.
- FIFA proposes new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans Associated Press —
- World Cup 'set to impose new red card rules' after Champions League ruling Daily Star —
- FIFA set to sign off on huge rule change for World Cup just weeks ahead of tournament Mirror —
- FIFA may reduce yellow card player suspensions at World Cup – Report Vanguard News —
- World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded The Guardian —