Understanding Suspensions for Euro 2024 Final: Red and Yellow Card Rules

The Euro 2024 tournament is heating up as the semifinals approach with exciting clashes set for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands secured their spots in the final four after intense matches.

Players face the risk of suspension for the semifinals or potential final, depending on their on-field conduct.

Here is a breakdown of how suspensions work in Euro 2024.

A player receiving a red card during Euro 2024 will automatically face a one-match ban.

This includes straight red cards or dismissals after accumulating two yellow cards in one game.

The UEFA Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body can extend the suspension if the offense warrants a harsher penalty.

If a player gets sent off in the final, their suspension carries over to the next competitive match for their country.

Yellow card accumulation also leads to suspensions, with two yellows in two different games resulting in a ban for the next match.

For example, Marc Guehi missed England’s quarterfinal after receiving yellow cards in two separate games.

Spain’s Dani Carvajal and Robin Le Normand will miss the semifinals due to yellow card penalties.

A two-match ban is possible for players accumulating four yellow cards before the quarterfinal stage.

All yellow card accumulations are reset after the quarterfinals, ensuring players cannot miss the final due to previous bookings.

A player can only be suspended for the final if they receive a red card in the semifinals.