What is Fair Play Points? Football Definition & Meaning

World Cup 2026 Rules & Context

Calculated as: yellow card (-1), indirect red (-3), straight red (-4), yellow + straight red (-5). Use this context alongside the official match schedule and stadium guides when planning viewing parties or travel between host cities.

Practical Example

“A team with 3 yellow cards finishes ahead of a team with 5 yellow cards if points and goal difference are equal.”