Here's how Thursday's red card-filled tournament oepner opener stacks up in World Cup history.

One particular edition stands above all the others for the number of red cards shown, making it one of the most controversial ...

The 2026 World Cup has already seen its first three red cards, with South Africa's Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane and Mexico's ...

Steven Gerrard sees red 38 seconds after being introduced against Manchester United; Newcastle United team-mates Lee Bowyer and Kieron Dyer were sent off for fighting each other Getty Images Editor’s ...

Gone are the days when World Cup games were littered with red cards. Or so we thought. Three reds were shown in the opener on Thursday as Mexico beat South Africa 2-0. South Africa's Yaya Sithole and ...

From Rivaldo’s infamous dive to Rooney vs. Ronaldo, body language expert Mark Bowden reveals what World Cup red cards really show about referee control, pressure, and authority. A World Cup red card ...

Reyna Reyes was sent off in March for hair-pulling Al Sermeno/ISI Photos It appears the National Women’s Soccer League has entered its red card era. Across 75 matches, 11 have been given, roughly one ...

It's a scene we've seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again. A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information. Yellow cards can lead to suspensions. Red cards will pull a player off the field mid-game. At the World Cup, soccer’s card system can ...