The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters the quarterfinal stage this Thursday (9), but debates over refereeing and the use of technology have already taken over the tournament.
The Spanish newspaper Marca put together a list of the most controversial decisions that have marked the competition so far. Check it out below!
'The Balogun case'
According to the publication, the biggest controversy happened off the pitch. American forward Folarin Balogun was supposed to serve a suspension after being sent off, but was cleared to play against Belgium after FIFA postponed the punishment.
The review of the card came right after an intervention by U.S. president Donald Trump, sparking controversy and accusations of political interference in FIFA, something the organization denied.
The Spanish newspaper Marca put together a list of the most controversial decisions that have marked the competition so far. Check it out below!
'The Balogun case'
According to the publication, the biggest controversy happened off the pitch. American forward Folarin Balogun was supposed to serve a suspension after being sent off, but was cleared to play against Belgium after FIFA postponed the punishment.
The review of the card came right after an intervention by U.S. president Donald Trump, sparking controversy and accusations of political interference in FIFA, something the organization denied.
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