Harkes Calls for Red Card Reevaluation | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Former US World Cup star John Harkes is urging FIFA to reconsider its red card policy after watching Folarin Balogun get sent off — a call he and his family believe was wrong. Harkes recalls his own painful experience missing a crucial 1994 World Cup match due to yellow card accumulation, highlighting how one referee’s decision can derail a tournament. He argues that automatic exclusion for a red card — especially in high-stakes matches — is too harsh and calls for a reevaluation of the rule, suggesting it might not be the best fit for modern soccer. With Balogun’s absence potentially…