Record-Breaking 51 Red Cards Issued in Brazilian Youth Football Match
A Brazilian U-20 football match between Uberlândia and Mamoré ended in chaos, resulting in a world-record 51 red cards being issued after a mass brawl.
On November 1, 2026, a youth football match in Brazil between Uberlândia and Mamoré descended into violence, setting a new, albeit negative, world record. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the match was proceeding normally until Mamoré took a 3-1 lead late in the game. A goal-scoring player allegedly provoked the opposing bench, triggering a massive brawl involving players, coaches, and staff from both teams. The situation escalated to include the throwing of various objects, including chairs and stretchers, requiring police intervention to restore order. Following the incident, the referee issued a total of 51 red cards—43 to players and 8 to team staff members. This figure surpasses the previous Guinness World Record set in an Argentine fifth-tier match in 2011. For residents and travelers, this event highlights the intensity of local sports rivalries, though it remains an isolated incident. While the record-breaking nature of the disciplinary action is clear, further details regarding potential long-term bans or official league sanctions against the clubs and individuals involved are yet to be confirmed by the relevant football authorities.
