What is the consequence if a player receives a second yellow card in a match?

When a player receives a second yellow card in a match, the standard consequence is that the player is shown a red card and sent off the field. This rule is part of the Laws of the Game, which dictates the behavior of officials and the enforcement of rules during matches. The issuance of a second yellow card indicates that the player has committed two separate offenses, warranting a more severe penalty. Consequently, receiving a red card means the player can no longer participate in the rest of the match, and their team must continue with one fewer player.

This system of escalating penalties is designed to promote fair play and discipline within the game, reinforcing that certain behaviors are unacceptable and can lead to expulsion from the match. The other options do not reflect the established rules: players cannot continue to play after a second yellow card, they do not receive merely a warning, nor are they substituted for being sent off. Instead, the player must leave the field and cannot return for the duration of the game.