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UEFA Will Not Adopt World Cup 2026 Mouth Covering Red Card Rule
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First reported by Mako · 32 minutes ago
What happened
UEFA has decided not to implement the 2026 World Cup rule that mandates automatic red cards for players covering their mouths during disputes, opting instead for referee discretion in European leagues. This follows debates sparked by the rule's use in the World Cup and ongoing discussions about its enforcement.
- 01UEFA will not enforce automatic red cards for mouth covering during player disputes.
- 02The rule was applied twice at the 2026 World Cup, involving Miguel Almiron and Piero Hincapie.
- 03UEFA's decision follows internal debates over the rule's interpretation and enforcement.
- 04Referees in European leagues will now decide on penalties for mouth covering on a case-by-case basis.
- 05Uncertainty remains about enforcement of other new rules introduced at the 2026 World Cup.
- 06The change may be temporary or part of a broader trend toward leniency in similar cases.
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