From red cards to stoppage time, applying FIFA rules to college football would create chaos for fans and officials.

Every four years a new set of fans unfamiliar with the sport of soccer (or football, in most parts of the world) settles in for a month consuming "The Beautiful Game." Inevitably, questions arise when ...

USA TODAY explains the red card (and suspension) rules for the 2026 World Cup: A red card means the player is done for the match. His team cannot bring anyone in to replace him. So, for the rest of ...

Alireza Faghani sends off England's Jarell Quansah during their World Cup last-16 game against Mexico Manuel Velasquez - FIFA via Getty Images There have been 13 red cards in this World Cup, but did ...

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What is a red card in football? Heres how FIFAs red card rules, automatic suspensions, VAR reviews and appeals work after the Balogun controversy.

FIFA's decision has led to a furore in the football world - and accusations of bending its rules to please Trump.