Multiple choice general knowledge sports WHO IS THE ONLY PLAYER TO BE SENT OFF FROM THE BENCH IN WORLD CUPS?? CARLOS ROA LEONEL CUFRE CARLOS TEVEZ CLAUDIO CANIGGIA Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Claudio Caniggia of Argentina was sent off while on the bench during the 2002 World Cup match against Sweden, the only such bench dismissal in World Cup history.