With the World Cup final just over a week away, players still in with a chance of playing for football's biggest prize are aware about the fact that it's not a good time to pick up a suspension.
This year's competition has produced some shock results, but most of the countries originally tipped to be in with a chance of winning it all still remain in the competition. The quarter-finals have already thrown up plenty of surprises and controversy, however.
Tournament favourites Brazil were knocked out in shocking fashion after Croatia beat Tite's side on penalties to secure their place in the semi-finals. Argentina were involved in a heated clash against the Netherlands but Lionel Messi helped his nation progress into the last four as a record number of yellow cards were brandished during the tie.