Six red cards issued in first week of the 2026 World Cup

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Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Six red cards issued in first week of the 2026 World Cup
Summary

The 2026 World Cup has seen six red cards issued within its first week, surpassing the totals from the 2022 and 2018 tournaments. The current pace is far from the record of 28 red cards set in 2006. In another notable incident, Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration over the proximity of photographers during national anthems ahead of the England-Croatia match. Highlights include an exciting second half between Switzerland and Bosnia, where Switzerland secured a decisive 4-1 victory. Matches are ongoing with the U.S. set to face Australia in the evening.

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  • Six red cards have been issued in the first week of the World Cup.
  • Thomas Tuchel criticized FIFA for photographer placement during anthems.
  • Switzerland won 4-1 against Bosnia after a slow first half.
  • Upcoming matches include the U.S. vs. Australia tonight.
  • Total red cards still short of 2006 tournament record.
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A shower of red cards at the World Cup 😡Red fever. After just one week of competition, this 2026 World Cup has already seen six send-offs. That is already more than in the entirety of the 2022 and ...

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