The bill has arrived! Brazil national team fined by FIFA for excessive cards in the World Cup group stage.
The Brazil national team’s run in the World Cup group stage, while successful, left a trail of fines for the CBF. Five yellow cards distributed across the first three matches totaled $50,000 in penalties applied by FIFA, in accordance with the rules of the Disciplinary Code. Each caution cost the football governing body $10,000.
The Cost of Yellow Cards
The debut against Morocco, which ended in a 1-1 draw, already totaled $20,000 with cautions for Ibañez and Fabinho. Following that, the 3-0 rout of Haiti added another $20,000 in fines, with cards issued to Danilo and Douglas Santos. The victory over Scotland, which sealed the top spot in the group, added the final $10,000 to the bill, following a caution for Casemiro.
FIFA’s fine policy is designed to curb unsportsmanlike behavior. It is worth remembering that a second yellow card in the same match results in a $15,000 fine, and a straight red card carries a $20,000 penalty, in addition to an automatic suspension. However, to ensure the quality of play in the knockout stages, the organization wipes out yellow cards after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals.
Focus on the Round of 16
Now, with the group stage over and the accounts settled with FIFA, the Brazil national team’s full focus is on the Round of 16. The team coached by Tite faces Norway this Sunday (05) at 5:00 PM (Brasília Time) in a clash that promises grit, heart, and passion as they fight for a spot in the later stages of the World Cup. Discipline on the pitch will be crucial to avoid further sanctions and pursue the much-desired sixth world title.
