FIFA Introduces Red Card Rule for Protest Walk‑Offs After AFCON 2025 Chaos

FIFA has introduced a new rule allowing referees to issue red cards to players who leave the pitch in protest. This decision follows the chaos during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where Senegal players walked off after a penalty was awarded to Morocco. The rule will be enforced at the 2026 World Cup, with penalties for teams that cause matches to be abandoned.