In the statement made by the IFAB, it was noted that at the special meeting held in Vancouver, Canada, two rule changes proposed by FIFA in order to combat discriminatory and inappropriate behavior were unanimously approved.
According to the new rules that will be applied in the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be held this summer, red cards will be given to players who cover their mouths to hide their discriminatory behavior, players who leave the field in response to the referee’s decision, or officials who encourage players to do so.
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League last 16 play-off round played in February, Real Madrid’s Brazilian star Vinicius Junior claimed that his opponent Gianluca Prestianni used racist remarks towards him.
The UEFA Disciplinary Committee banned the Argentinian football player, who kept his mouth shut during his argument with Vinicius Junior and denied the allegations, from 6 matches due to his discriminatory behavior.
