As the World Cup arrives in the U.S., a controversial wager that has been frequently targeted by match-fixers and banned in many jurisdictions remains on the books in some states. Yellow cards have ...

Every four years a new set of fans unfamiliar with the sport of soccer (or football, in most parts of the world) settles in for a month consuming "The Beautiful Game." Inevitably, questions arise when ...

It's a scene we've seen played throughout the history of the World Cup time and time again. A hard foul by a player that sends his opponent writhing in pain onto the pitch. The referee races over, ...

Editor's note: Keep up with the USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina game with our live blog, here. ATLANTA ― The 2026 World Cup has produced some of the best competition this year, and sometimes that means ...

FIFA want the lessen the chances that key players miss out on huge elimination games, and they've adjusted their disciplinary procedures for the tournament. "Reflective of the expanded format with an ...

Matthias Jaissle was unhappy at receiving a yellow card for leaving his technical area during Newcastle United's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth ...

With the group stage reaching its final round, a single misplaced challenge could cost some of the World Cup's biggest names the chance to play in the Round of 32. Goals and clean sheets decide who ...

A referee's job is to enforce the rules of the game. In soccer, referees use yellow and red cards to accomplish that task and keep the peace. But what exactly are yellow and red cards, and how ...

Editor's note: Keep up with the USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina game with our live blog, here. ATLANTA ― The 2026 World Cup has produced some of the best competition this year, and sometimes that means ...

Editor's note: Keep up with the USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina game with our live blog, here. Yellow cards can lead to suspensions. Red cards will pull a player off the field mid-game. At the World Cup, ...