Following widespread criticism regarding refereeing decisions at the 2026 World Cup, the New York Times has thoroughly analyzed thirteen red cards issued during the tournament so far.
The comprehensive report concludes that while the vast majority of these sending-offs were correct decisions, referees appeared overly strict in one or two specific instances on the field.
The red card shown to US player Folarin Balogun and the severe injury sustained by a Canadian player were among the most controversial moments, both decided after careful video assistant referee reviews.
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