Rules & Triggers
How many matches is a player suspended for a red card?
Quick Answer
A straight red card results in at least a 1-match suspension. Two yellow cards (yellow-red) also results in a 1-match ban. Serious offenses like violent conduct can lead to longer bans (2-3+ matches).
Detailed Explanation
FIFA's disciplinary committee reviews all red cards and can extend suspensions based on severity. Players also accumulate yellow cards - in the World Cup, 2 yellows across different matches results in a 1-match suspension.
📌Key Points
- 1Straight red = minimum 1 match ban
- 2Two yellows = 1 match ban
- 3Violent conduct = 2-3+ matches
- 4Yellow card accumulation: 2 = 1 match ban
- 5Cards reset after quarter-finals