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According to a report by Fabrizio Romano on Thursday November 5, 2026 , a chaotic scene unfolded during a U20 football match between Uberlândia and Mamoré after a massive confrontation involving players and coaching staff resulted in 51 people being sent off.
The incident reportedly occurred during stoppage time after Mamoré scored their third goal, triggering a heated confrontation between members of both teams near the technical area.
What started as an argument quickly escalated into a mass brawl, with several players and coaching staff members becoming involved in the incident.
According to the referee's report, a total of 43 players and eight members of the coaching staff were shown red cards following the confrontation.
The report also indicated that six ball boys became involved in the incident, further highlighting the scale of the disorder that unfolded during the encounter.
Chairs and stretchers were reportedly thrown during the confrontation as tensions continued to rise around the bench area.
Due to the seriousness of the incident and the inability to restore order, the referee was forced to abandon the match.
The reported 51 expulsions would surpass the previous Guinness World Record of 36 red cards issued during a football match in 2011.
However, official recognition of a new world record has not been confirmed.
The extraordinary incident has attracted attention among football supporters, with many expressing surprise at the number of people involved in the confrontation.
The incident also raises concerns about discipline and security at youth football competitions, where players and officials are expected to maintain professionalism regardless of the pressure surrounding a match.