Resolution criteria

This market will resolve to YES if Lionel Messi is officially shown two (2) or more yellow cards during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Otherwise, it will resolve to NO.

• Eligible Cards: Both yellow cards received in separate matches and two yellow cards received in a single match (resulting in an indirect red card) will count toward the total.

• Tournament Scope: This includes all matches played by Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup (both group stage and knockout stages).

• Source of Truth: Resolution will be determined using the official tournament statistics published on FIFA.com or reputable sports databases such as FotMob or Flashscore.

Background

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage, Argentina qualified for the knockout rounds with three wins against Algeria (3-0), Austria (2-0), and Jordan (3-1). Lionel Messi did not receive any yellow cards during the group stage, despite facing some post-match refereeing controversy following an unbooked challenge on Algeria's Aïssa Mandi.

Under updated disciplinary regulations for the 48-team 2026 tournament, single yellow cards are wiped clean after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals. However, if a player accumulates two yellow cards in either of those blocks of matches, they face an automatic one-match suspension. This market tracks whether Messi will be shown at least two yellow cards over the course of the entire tournament.

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