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Originally published by KBC SportsApril 29, 2026
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IFAB announces new laws, walk-offs to be red-carded

All players walking off the pitch will be red carded starting with the 2026 FIFA World Cup  while similar punishment will be handed to coaches and team officials who will incite or order  their players to storm out in protest of referring decisions. The International Football ..
✨ Key Highlights
Starting with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, players and team officials who walk off the pitch in protest will face a red card and their team may forfeit the match.
- Players leaving the field in protest risk a red card, with teams potentially forfeiting the match.
- The International Football Association Board (IFAB) announced these new laws.
- The change was prompted by an incident during the January 2026 AFCON final where Senegal players walked off the pitch.
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