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Bellingham avoids red card as FIFA mouth rule sparks debate

Published 24 June 2026

England midfielder Jude Bellingham was at the center of a refereeing controversy during his team's 0-0 World Cup draw with Ghana in Boston on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after he was seen covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent but avoided a red card.

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