5 players with the most red cards at FIFA World Cup


5 players with the most red cards at FIFA World Cup

David Beckham sent off in FIFA World Cup

There have been one of the most exquisite incidents in sporting history at the FIFA World Cup, the biggest platform of all competitions. The elite tournament has witnessed everything, from goals of the highest caliber to unpleasant scenarios.

Football is a very intense sport, and during pivotal games, even the finest players frequently lose control of their emotions. During the game, we’ve seen veteran players snap their temper and get sent off.

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Football players typically fear getting sent off, especially when it occurs at a major international event like the FIFA World Cup. Here is a list of the top 5 players with the most red cards in the FIFA World Cup.

5. Wayne Rooney (1)

Wayne Rooney received a Red Card during England’s encounter versus Portugal in2006 FIFA World Cup

In England’s 2006 World Cup quarterfinal match versus Portugal, the veteran Manchester United player got a direct red card for stepping on Portuguese defender Ricardo Carvalho’s foot. Nevertheless, that was not the episode that made waves.

After Rooney’s pressing, Cristiano Ronaldo, who was Rooney’s club team member at the moment, was seen vigorously rebelling and demanding a red card. After Rooney was dismissed, Ronaldo was spotted winking on screen, which angered the England followers.

4. David Beckham (1)

David Beckham sent off against Argentina in FIFA world Cup 1998

In their Round of 16 FIFA World Cup encounter versus Argentina in 1998, England hero David Beckham received a red card. After Beckham was penalized by Diego Simeone with the scoreline at 2-2, the English ace kicked the Argentine in revenge. He was dismissed right away. England was defeated 4-3 in penalties in the contest.

3. Pepe (1)

Pepe sent off in the FIFA World Cup 2014 game against Germany

When Portugal faced Germany in their inaugural FIFA World Cup 2014 game, Pepe positioned his team in a difficult situation right away.

In the 37th minute, Pepe and Thomas Mueller clashed, and the Portuguese defender was expelled for headbutting the German player as he fell to the ground. The red card Pepe received was his 12th in total, but it was his first while representing his country.

2. Rigobert Song (2)

Rigobert Song for Cameroon

When Rigobert Song was dismissed in a contest against South American giant Brazil at the teenage of 17 for Cameroon, he made history by becoming the youngest player to ever obtain a red card in a FIFA World Cup game. Song became the first player to be sent to back-to-back FIFA World Cups when he was sent off versus Chile in a fixture at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, which was held in France.

Rigobert Song for Cameroon

Song eventually became one of Cameroon’s most capped footballers, playing in the 2002 and 2010 World Cups although incurring red cards at an early age. He appeared 137 times in all for Cameroon.

1. Zinedine Zidane (2)

Song would shortly be followed by the legendary French and Real Madrid player Zinedine Zidane, who was sent off in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups. Many football supporters will still be remembering Zidane’s second red card in the match versus eventual champion Italy.

When Zinedine Zidane received a straight red card for headbutting Marco Materazzi in the chest at the 2006 World Cup Final, it became one of the most infamous incidents in the annals of world football.

Of course, Italy ultimately won the World Cup on penalties, and Zidane announced his retirement and never took part in another football game.

Zidane in 2006 World Cup

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