FIFA introduced a number of new rules ahead of the 2026 World Cup but UEFA have decided they will not adopt the law that has seen players sent off for covering their mouth while speaking
UEFA decide on FIFA rule change that has seen two stars sent off at World Cup
FIFA introduced a number of new rules ahead of the 2026 World Cup but UEFA have decided they will not adopt the law that has seen players sent off for covering their mouth while speaking
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Daniel Marsh Senior Sports Reporter
22:10, 02 Jul 2026Updated 22:11, 02 Jul 2026
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UEFA has declined to adopt FIFA's Prestianni Rule, the automatic red card for mouth-covering gestures, after the rule debuted at…
FIFA’s new guidelines have already sent two players packing this summer.
Players who cover their mouths when speaking to opponents during confrontations should be sent off, says Gianni Infantino.
Players who leave the field of play to protest about a referee's decision will be shown a direct red card. The rule also applies…
World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally…
