THE STORY
On June 25, 2006, during the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup in Nuremberg, Portugal faced the Netherlands. Referee Valentin Ivanov issued a record 16 yellow cards and 4 red cards, resulting in suspensions for key players in subsequent matches. (en.wikipedia.org)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Portugal, Netherlands
WHY IT MATTERS
This match remains the most card-filled in World Cup history, highlighting the challenges referees face in managing high-stakes games.