FIFA set to make major rule change for this summer's World Cup

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If approved by city council, the plan would be executed on 10 'high demand' days between June 11 and July 2, 2026, which is when Toronto is hosting FIFA matches.

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FIFA is reportedly planning to introduce a dual yellow card amnesty system for this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.The governing body's decision comes as the tournament expands to 48 nations, creating an additional knockout round compared to previous editions.

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According to the BBC, accumulated cautions will be wiped clean at two separate points during the competition.The first reset will occur once group stage matches conclude, whilst a second amnesty will follow the quarter-final round.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The FIFA Council is scheduled to convene in Canada next Tuesday, where these proposed changes are expected to be formally discussed.The expansion of the tournament format prompted concerns among FIFA officials about the potential for key players to be sidelined during crucial semi-final encounters.Under the previous system, accumulating two bookings before the last four was sufficient to trigger a one-match suspension.

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With the new 48-team...

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