FIFA proposes red card punishment for covering opponent's mouth at 2026 World Cup
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FIFA has proposed a rule change that would allow referees to issue red cards for players covering an opponent's mouth during matches at the 2026 World Cup. The international football governing body developed the proposal following an incident between Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior and Benfica Lisbon's Gianluca Prestianini. The rule change aims to address unsporting behavior and protect player safety during high-profile international competitions.