Players who cover their mouths in confrontations with opponents to conceal discriminatory conduct face being sent off at the World Cup - after football's rule-makers voted through plans first revealed by Sky News.
New red card offence confirmed for World Cup
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Mon 08:59 - SRF Wirtschaft
Andrighetto also there – six new players for the second week of preparation for the World Cup
Tue 14:02 - Al Jazeera English
Iran’s World Cup participation depends on team’s safety in the US: Minister
Wed 03:36 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
Wed 06:06 - BBC Headlines
50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits
Wed 11:33 - Al Jazeera English
Five major issues affecting the FIFA World Cup with 50 days to go
Thu 14:19 - The Telegraph
A practical guide to the 2026 World Cup
Thu 14:29 - Al Jazeera English
Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?
Thu 16:42 - Politico EU
Giving Italy second chance at FIFA World Cup ‘is not right’, sports minister says
Thu 21:12 - Sky News (UK)
World Cup final tickets go on sale for $2.3m each
Fri 14:15 - Euronews
Tickets for World Cup final in New Jersey appear on FIFA's resale site for €1.9m each
Fri 21:50 - The Hill
Amnesty, ACLU issue warning on US travel ahead of World Cup
Sat 07:09 - Al Jazeera English
Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
Sun 15:19 - Al Jazeera English
Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?
Sun 16:01 - NRK (NO)
Ended goal drought - Chelsea to FA Cup final
Sun 18:02 - The Telegraph
Chelsea players get their way with Rosenior sacking... and finally show some fight
Mon 07:33 - SRF Wirtschaft
1st NHL player joins the national team – Suter and five other players for the 3rd week of World Cup preparation
Mon 10:44 - Al Jazeera English
Dynamic pricing adding to ‘dystopian’ 2026 World Cup, ex-Liverpool CEO says
Mon 10:52 - Al Jazeera English
World Cup 2026 prize money, fees to be increased for all teams: FIFA
Tue 08:47 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA urged to push US for ‘ICE Truce’ at World Cup by Human Rights Watch
Tue 09:17 - Al Jazeera English
All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says
Tue 09:32 - Al Jazeera English
Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threat at World Cup
Tue 10:58 - Al Jazeera English
Algeria’s Luca Zidane doubtful for World Cup after chin and jaw fracture
Tue 15:32 - Al Jazeera English
FIFA cut World Cup ref following arrest for alleged sexual assault in UK
Tue 20:23 - Sky News (UK)
New red card offence confirmed for World Cup
Tue 21:40 - France 24
FIFA introduces new World Cup red-card rules to combat racism