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FIFA is set to investigate Argentina after the World Cup final brawl with Spain players, with players and football federation facing possible disciplinary action. Fifa has opened an investigation into the post-match brawl that followed Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, with players and the country’s football federation facing...

Norway boss, Stale Solbakken claims an overhead wire altered England’s equaliser despite FIFA insisting ball sensor data showed no contact. Norway manager, Stale Solbakken questioned FIFA’s ball sensor technology after claiming an overhead television cable altered the flight of the ball before England’s equaliser in Sunday’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final...

A UK lawmaker asks FIFA to delay Jarrell Quansah’s suspension, citing equal treatment after Folarin Balogun’s disciplinary reprieve. A British Member of Parliament has called on FIFA to delay England defender Jarrell Quansah’s one-match suspension until after the FIFA World Cup, arguing that he should receive the same disciplinary relief...

UEFA says FIFA’s decision to allow suspended Balogun play weakens World Cup credibility and sets a dangerous precedent. UEFA has condemned FIFA’s decision to allow United States striker, Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last-16 clash against Belgium despite his automatic suspension, calling the move “unprecedented, incomprehensible and...

FIFA overturn Folarin Balogun’s automatic suspension, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium after President Trump urged a review. FIFA has cleared United States striker, Folarin Balogun to play against Belgium in Monday’s FIFA World Cup round-of-16 clash after suspending the automatic one-match ban triggered by his red card against...

Grammy-winning Tyla performs South Africa’s national anthem at FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, marking another global milestone. Grammy winner and South African music star Tyla delivered a special rendition of the country’s national anthem at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony ahead of Banyana Banyana’s opening match against Mexico. The...

Michel Platini launches legal action against FIFA and Gianni Infantino over allegations linked to his failed presidency bid. Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched civil and criminal legal proceedings in France against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over corruption allegations in 2015 that ended his bid to lead...

FIFA will issue red cards to players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s World Cup. Football’s law-makers have approved a new rule mandating red cards for players who cover their mouths during confrontations at this summer’s FIFA World Cup, as authorities move to clamp down on abusive...

Nigeria’s football body challenges FIFA ruling rejecting its petition over DR Congo player eligibility in 2026 World Cup playoff. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commenced the process of appealing a decision by FIFA rejecting its petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over player eligibility in a...

FIFA fines Nigeria and DR Congo over fan misconduct, while Nigeria’s protest over alleged ineligible Congolese players remains unresolved. FIFA has sanctioned Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following crowd-related incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff in November, with both football federations fined for breaches...