Yellow card
A yellow card warns a player, substitute, substituted player, or team official for misconduct. A second yellow card to the same player leads to a send-off.
Cards
Yellow and Red Cards in Soccer
What yellow cards, red cards, and second-yellow send-offs mean in soccer.
Red card
A red card sends someone off. If a player is sent off after kick-off, that player cannot be replaced.
Visual path
How card decisions escalate
Foul
Warning
Yellow card
Second yellow
Red card
Reference
Card meaning
| Card | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Caution |
| Second yellow | Sending-off |
| Red | Sending-off |
Based on FIFA tournament information for World Cup pages and the IFAB Laws of the Game for rules pages. Football Buddy keeps explanations short for casual fans.
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FAQ
Common beginner questions
Can a team replace a player who gets a red card?
If the player is sent off after kick-off, the player cannot be replaced.
Can coaches receive cards?
Yes. Team officials can be shown yellow or red cards.