Record number of red cards issued in Brazilian youth football match

A football match in the U-20 Minas Gerais Championship between Uberlândia and Mamoré ended in chaos on November 1, 2026, at the Estádio Parque do Sabiá. During the second half of the game, a massive brawl broke out involving players and coaching staff, leading to objects such as chairs being thrown onto the pitch. The conflict necessitated a record-breaking intervention by the referee, who issued a total of 51 to 52 red cards.

Reports on the exact count of expulsions vary slightly, with some sources citing 52 total dismissals—comprising 44 players and eight staff members—while others report 51, including 43 players and eight staff. Regardless of the specific count, the event significantly surpasses the previous world record for red cards in a single professional game, which stood at 36 since a 2011 match in Argentina between Club Atlético Claypole and Victoriano Arenas.

The incident, which occurred during the first leg of the semifinals, has gained global attention for the scale of the disciplinary action taken. Authorities and football governing bodies are expected to review the events to determine further sanctions for the participants involved in the violence.