Ahead of the start of the Round of 32 of Fantasy FIFA World Cup, we look at all things disciplinary related.
YELLOW CARDS RESET!
First, some good news!
FIFA reset yellow cards after the group stage, so anyone sitting on one booking is no longer in imminent danger.
Bookings are wiped again after the completion of the quarter-finals, so players now have to negotiate another three-game block without being cautioned twice.
SUSPENDED IN THE ROUND OF 32
Focusing only on the nations still in the tournament, two players fell at the final hurdle when it comes to yellow card accumulation:
| Player | Country | Reason for ban |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Gomez | Paraguay | Two yellow cards (1-match ban) |
| Mohanad Lasheen | Egypt | Two yellow cards (1-match ban) |
| Themba Zwane | South Africa | Red card in Round 1 (3-match ban) |
RETURNING FROM A BAN IN THE ROUND OF 32
Five players do at least return from suspension in the Round of 32:
| Player | Country | Reason for ban |
|---|---|---|
| Teboho Mokoena | South Africa | Two yellow cards (1-match ban) |
| Sidny Cabral | Cabo Verde | Two yellow cards (1-match ban) |
| Nathan Ngoy | Belgium | Red card in Round 2 (1-match ban) |
| Tarik Muharemović | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Red card in Round 2 (1-match ban) |
| Miguel Almiron | Paraguay | Red card in Round 2 (1-match ban) |
