List of all red cards at FIFA World Cup 2026 so far
The opening game alone saw three suspensions.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is seeing a total of 1,248 players across 48 nations battling for the prestigious title. This edition of the flagship tournament is taking place in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The 104-game tournament has already shown some shocking results. One of the favourites, the Spain national football team, were held to a goalless draw by Cabo Verde. They will now be looking to buckle up for the rest of the tournament. France and England are the other two favourites to clinch the World Cup crown. They have started things off with victories in their opening games.
In the coming days, the mega competition is only going to get more intense. Scoring goals is a dream of every player on the grandest stage of them all. But getting suspended is not what any contestant looks for. In the FIFA World Cup 2026, there have already been four red cards till now.
The Mexico vs South Africa opening game of the tournament saw three red cards. Sphephelo “Yaya” Sithole was the first one to get the red card after denying a goal-scoring opportunity against El Tri. A red card will see a player miss the next game. FIFA can come up with a longer suspension if they feel like the action was more dangerous.
Also Read: Suspension rules for red cards at FIFA World Cup 2026: Explained
Red cards at 2026 FIFA World Cup
| S.No | Players | Minute | Country | Opponent |
| 1. | Yaya Sithole | 49′ | South Africa | Mexico |
| 2. | Themba Zwane | 84′ | South Africa | Mexico |
| 3. | Cesar Montes | 90+1′ | Mexico | South Africa |
| 4. | Tarik Muharemović | 80′ | Bosnia & Herzegovina | Switzerland |
| 5. | Homam Ahmed | 33′ | Qatar | Canada |
| 6. | Assim Modibo | 54′ | Qatar | Canada |
Who scored the first goal in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Julian Quinones of Mexico did so against South Africa.
Who was the first to receive a red card at FIFA World Cup 2026?
Yaya Sithole was the first one to get a red card at the mega competition.
Where and how to watch live stream of FIFA World Cup in India?
Fans can watch all the games live via the Zee5 app and website.
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Dilpreet is a dedicated football writer with a keen eye for World Football. As a proud Real Madrid fan, we believe his work reflects the same ambition and precision. Since joining Khel Now in 2025, he has crafted stories beyond scores, diving into tactics, culture, and emotion. With a strong background in content writing, he blends clarity with creativity, always aiming to bring the beautiful game closer to readers.