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Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
The International Football Association Board approved a rule that would penalize players with a red card if they cover their mouths when confronting another player. The measure will be in place at this summer's World. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.
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Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents
Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni fights for the ball against Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior during a Champions League playoff soccer match between SL Benfica and Real Madrid in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Pedro Rocha/AP hide caption VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The International Football Association Board.
Red card for players covering their mouths in World Cup matches
Footballers covering their mouths during a confrontation with an opponent or any other player on the pitch will be given a red card under a new rule approved by the International Football Association Board (IFAB). The board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to pass FIFA-approved amendments.