Record-breaking 52 red cards issued in Brazilian youth football match

A youth football match between Uberlandia and Mamore in the Brazilian Campeonato Mineiro Sub-20, held on November 1, 2026, concluded with a record-breaking 52 red cards. The incident occurred during the first leg of the semifinal at the Estadio Parque do Sabia in Uberlandia, when a large-scale brawl erupted in the second half of the game.

Chaos broke out as players and coaching staff from both sides became involved in physical altercations, leading to objects such as chairs being thrown onto the pitch. The referee subsequently issued 52 red cards in total, with 44 issued to players and the remaining eight to members of the technical staff. This figure significantly surpasses the previous record of 36 red cards established in 2011. While the match ended with a 3-1 victory for Mamore, the event is now recognized for this unprecedented disciplinary action rather than the athletic result.

Observers note that officials from the Guinness World Records are expected to evaluate the event, as it is believed to have shattered the long-standing world record for the highest number of dismissals in a single football game.