Club World Cup suspension rules explained with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid stars at risk of semi-final ban

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·5 luglio 2025

Club World Cup suspension rules explained with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid stars at risk of semi-final ban

17 players are in danger of a Club World Cup suspension

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As many as four players have already been ruled out of the Club World Cup semi-finals because of suspension, with plenty more at risk.

At the Club World Cup, players receive a one-game ban after picking up two bookings.

Jobe Bellingham has already fallen victim to the rule, earning a suspension for Borussia Dortmund’s quarter-final showdown with Real Madrid after picking up his second booking of the tournament in the round of 16 win over Monterrey.

Looking ahead to the first semi-final between Fluminense and Chelsea, and Juan Freytas, Matheus Martinelli, Liam Delap and Levi Colwill will all have to watch from the sidelines after being booked in their respective quarter-final ties.

FIFA wipe the slate clean after the quarter-finals. So, a player effectively has to avoid two yellow cards in his first five appearances to avoid a ban.

A red card at any stage of the Club World Cup will result in a one-match ban.