All FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinalists RANKED by yellow cards received per foul
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England have picked up the most yellow cards with fewer fouls.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is now nearing an end. Fans are now set for the quarter-finals after the last game of the round of 16 saw Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties. That game set up a meeting with Argentina in the quarters.
Before the quarter-finals, each team that has qualified for the last eight have been booked many times.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinalists, however, have earned cards at varied rates. England average one card for every seven fouls. Meanwhile, Argentina receive one card for every 22 fouls.
Players must be cautious with their foul counts, since accumulation regulations apply. If a player receives two yellow cards, they will incur a one-game ban.
However, the FIFA World Cup regulations provide for a disciplinary reset following the quarterfinals. It means that no one will have a yellow card to carry in the semifinals.
Teams that have advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals differ greatly in terms of how frequently they get booked per foul. For the current competition, data tracking shows the following rates for teams that reach the quarterfinals. This is how often the teams that qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup receive cards.
Teams’ yellow card frequencies per foul in the 2026 FIFA World Cup before reaching the quarter-final
- England: 1 card every 7 fouls
- Morocco: 1 every 9.8 fouls
- Belgium: 1 every 10 fouls
- Switzerland: 1 every 11.5 fouls
- France: 1 every 12.2 fouls
- Norway: 1 every 13.6 fouls
- Spain: 1 every 17.5 fouls
- Argentina: 1 every 22 fouls
Which quarterfinal nation has the most yellow card frequency per foul in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
England, one of the eight quarterfinalists, are averaging one yellow card every seven fouls.
Which nation has the lowest yellow card frequency per foul in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Argentina receive only one card every 22 fouls.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.