Event Brief
New red card offence confirmed for World Cup
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: World Cup rule-makers voted to send off players who cover their mouths to conceal discriminatory conduct.
WHO: football's rule-makers
WHAT: Confirmation of a new World Cup red-card offence
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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