The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, with teams competing for spots in the knockout round. One factor that could influence the standings is the team conduct score. This score is a calculation of the yellow and red cards each team has been given, for both players and team officials.
How the Team Conduct Score is Calculated
The team conduct score is calculated by tallying the infractions a team has earned in the tournament. As each team accumulates cards, the running total changes.
The team conduct score can be used to break ties at the end of group play, to determine how teams finish in a given group and/or advance to the knockout stage. The score is one of the final tiebreakers, and it could come into play soon at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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