Top 5 Red Cards in Most Crucial Matches in World Cup History

#2 Leandro Cufré, Argentina vs. Germany (World Cup 2006 Quarterfinals)

The inclusion of another Argentina player should come as no surprise. The Argentina national team have long been known for his erratic style of play, which showed during the quarterfinals of the 2006 World Cup. The final minutes of the match ended with a stalemate, leading to a series of penalties where Argentina came out victorious, winning four by two.

Leandro Cufré, Argentina vs. Germany (World Cup 2006 Quarterfinals) red card

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Annoyed by the result of penalties, Argentinian defender Leandro Cufré attacked Germany’s Mertesacker and broke out a massive brawl at the half-way line. This earned him a red card, and he became the first player in the World Cup tournament to be red carded after the final whistle. The incident sparked significant controversies with the FIFA disciplinary committee fining Cufré 10,000 CHF and suspending him for four matches.

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