FIFA World Cup Yellow Card Rules

In the beautiful game of soccer, some rules are made to protect players from injuries and keep them safe. The game is always controlled by a referee who is always on the field during the game. 

During a foul, the referee can temporarily or permanently dismiss a player by issuing a red or yellow card.

Keep reading this article below for further inspiration on everything you need to know about the yellow card rules or its history.

History of the Yellow Card

The use of the yellow card was introduced by the British referee Ken Aston in the 1970s. In 1962, Aston encountered problems while trying to release a player during a match, and that is when he came up with this product, which was designed like traffic lights. 

He associated the red light with a red card, which meant that the player should be dismissed from the field, and about the same, he managed to come up with the yellow card since it represented a warning. Since then, it has been used in football and has proved to work efficiently all the time.

Yellow vs. Red Card: Differences

Soccer has a huge distinction between the yellow and red cards.

A yellow card is used when a player fouls or has a bad attitude towards another player. It is a signal that conveys a message to the player not to repeat such actions.

On a related note, it is important to know that a red card is sometimes issued after a player has been given a yellow card. Because the yellow card is a warning card, if the player is a repeat of the offense, they get a red card. If a red card is given, the player cannot continue playing that game because he has been ejected.

How does a player earn a yellow card?

A player earns a yellow card for committing certain offenses, such as:

• Put in a dangerous challenge.
• They were protesting or being rude to the referee.
• Persistent cheating on the game.
• They engage in unsportsmanlike behavior, such as faking an injury or wasting time.

What are the consequences of a yellow card?

A yellow card is a warning sign for the player, who is told to be careful for the rest of the game. When a player is given two yellow cards in a single match, the third card is red, and this follows an expulsion. 

Further, several yellow cards in different matches of a particular event may also bar one from further participating in subsequent matches. Because the player-coach and caption think he takes a card in most matches, it’s not good for our team.

Do yellow cards carry over from the group stage?

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the yellow cards accumulate from the group stage up to the Round of 16 stage but are reset before the semifinals not to punish the players during the final games.