The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just weeks away, and as I do every four years or so, I'm jonesing for some World Cup soccer . However, this year's tournament is bringing with it some new rules, one of which might be one of the goofiest I've ever heard. Want to cover your mouth while jawing with an opponent? Not unless you want a red card, you don't, pal. New rules allow FIFA referees to assess a red card if a player covers their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) According to The Athletic , FIFA has rolled out some new rules that give officials the latitude to issue players red cards if they cover their mouths during a confrontation with an opponent. TRUMP SAYS TARIFF TENSION WILL MAKE 2026 WORLD CUP 'MORE EXCITING' It's being left up to the on-field official to decide, based on the circumstances, whether or not to whip out the ol' red card. Now, the reason for this dates back to an incident in which Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr.…