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Red card tracker: Seven players suspended at World Cup 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:54 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Red card tracker: Seven players suspended at World Cup 2026

Summary

As of June 21, 2026, a total of seven players have received red cards in the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament, resulting in automatic suspensions. Key incidents include South Africa’s Sphephelo Sithole, Themba Zwane, and Mexico’s Cesar Montes all dismissed during their match on June 11. On June 18, two Qatari players, Homam Ahmed and Assim Madibo, were sent off in their game against Canada. The latest card was issued to Nathan Ngoy of Belgium during their match against Iran on June 21. Dismissals have significant implications for teams as they navigate the group stage in hopes of advancing.

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By the Numbers

•Seven red cards issued at the 2026 World Cup so far.
•South Africa's Sithole and Zwane dismissed against Mexico.
•Qatar's Ahmed and Madibo sent off versus Canada.
•Belgium's Ngoy shown a red card against Iran.
•Automatic suspensions affect teams' strategies moving forward.

Latest Updates

8:54 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026 red cards tracker: Updated list of suspended players for FIFA group stage

What they're saying

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A single red card can leave teams without key players at a crucial stage of the tournament. Follow every dismissal and suspension from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with The Sporting News' updated tracker.
— Yahoo Sports

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