# World record 51 red cards shown in Brazilian youth game

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/world-record-51-red-cards-shown-in-brazilian-youth-game/
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:22:27+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T02:06:24+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmy0rz7741ywo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Sport, World

## Key points

- A Brazilian youth match produced 51 red cards.
- A brawl led to the game being abandoned.
- Uberlandia conceded the second leg to Mamore.

## Summary

A Brazilian under-20 semi-final between Uberlandia and Mamore descended into a brawl, leading to a world-record 51 red cards. The mass dismissals followed clashes sparked by celebrations after Mamore went 3-1 ahead, and the match was abandoned.

The referee sent off 43 players and eight coaching staff; three players had already been dismissed before the brawl. Police reported damage including 14 broken doors and destroyed benches, tables and chairs. Uberlandia later conceded the second leg because Mamore had only seven players available, calling the decision a “gesture of fair play”; the previous record was 36 red cards in Argentina in 2011.

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