World record 53 red cards in one football match! A goal celebration sparks a massive brawl in Brazil
Football has witnessed some extraordinary moments over the years, but what happened in Brazil on Sunday was something else. There are only 22 players on the pitch at any given time, but an astonishing 53 red cards were shown in a single match. Yes, you read that right. Fifty three! So, how on earth did that happen? Let's find out. A match between Uberlandia and Mamore in the semi finals of the…
On November 3, a youth football match between Uberlandia and Mamore in Brazil's Minas Gerais Under 20 Second Division Championship turned into a massive brawl, resulting in an astonishing 53 red cards being shown. The game, held at Parque do Sabia Stadium in Uberlândia, started when Mamore scored their third goal deep into stoppage time, leading to a confrontation between Mamore player Davi and the opposition bench.
The referee, unable to control the chaos, abandoned the match, and 43 players, eight coaches, and two club officials were dismissed. The record-breaking incident surpassed the previous Guinness World Record of 36 red cards set in an Argentine match in 2011. Uberlandia withdrew from the second leg of the semi-final due to the mass dismissals, leaving Mamore with only seven eligible players.
Despite the chaos, Mamore qualified for the final and secured promotion to the top division for 2027.
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