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World Cup 2026 referee terror: Records from earlier tournaments broken
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- A notable surge in refereeing strictness occurred during the second round of Group B matches.
- First, in Switzerland’s 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic was sent off.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage has barely begun, yet the tournament has already surpassed previous editions in terms of toughness and referees’ uncompromising approach, according to La Voz del Deporte.
A notable surge in refereeing strictness occurred during the second round of Group B matches.
First, in Switzerland’s 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic was sent off. His dismissal was the fourth red card of the tournament, already matching the final totals recorded at the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
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