There have been 13 red cards in this World Cup, but did the officials get those decisions right?Mostly, yes, even if a couple were on the harsh side.The offenders have been found guilty of four different offences under the game’s laws, with most of the debate focusing on those dismissed for tackles deemed so dangerous that the offending player had to be sent off.Let’s drill deeper into all 13, try to understand the referees’ thinking and establish whether a fair outcome was reached in each case.Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic appReason for red card: Serious foul playAssim Madibo (for Qatar vs Canada)
Referee: Cristian Garay (Chile)
Referee’s call: Yellow card for reckless play
VAR’s call: Red card for serious foul play.
Agustin Canobbio (for Uruguay vs Spain)
