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Three players suspended after red cards in World Cup opener

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Three players suspended after red cards in World Cup opener
Summary

During the opening game of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, three red cards were issued, leading to player suspensions. South Africa's Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane will miss their next match against the Czech Republic, while Mexico's Cesar Montes is sidelined for the clash with South Korea. The red card suspensions are defined by FIFA regulations, which impose a one-match ban for any red card, including those resulting from two yellow cards. Accumulated yellow cards will be wiped after the group stage and again after the quarter-finals.

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  • •Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane suspended from South Africa's next match.
  • •Cesar Montes will miss Mexico's game against South Korea.
  • •FIFA imposes a one-match suspension for red cards.
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  • 7:56 AMBBC Football — What are World Cup's red card suspension rules?
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains Fifa's suspension rules on red and yellow cards during the World Cup.

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains Fifa's suspension rules on red and yellow cards during the World Cup.

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