FIFA Changes World Cup Rule on Yellow Cards to Prevent Suspensions After Group Stage
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
VANCOUVER, Canada — FIFA has modified its World Cup regulations regarding yellow cards to ensure fewer players face suspensions during crucial knockout-stage matches in the tournament set to take place in North America. The change was proposed on Tuesday during a meeting of FIFA's governing council. The additional yellow card amnesty will clear players' disciplinary records twice during the expanded tournament in North America. Later, FIFA issued a statement confirming the change.