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FIFA moves toward rule change after Balogun red card controversy

Original: FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/

FIFA is reportedly set to change a rule following a red card involving Balogun at the World Cup. According to Al Jazeera, the governing body's council is expected to prohibit the practice at the centre of the dispute. The decision has reignited debate among fans and pundits over refereeing decisions and player safety at the tournament.

Why now: The controversy over Balogun's red card has drawn wide attention and prompted FIFA's reported response.

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• FIFA set for rule change after Balogun red card row at the World Cup: reports https://www. aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/1 5/fifa-set-for-rule-change-after-balogun-red-card-row-at-the-world-cup-reports?traffic_source=rss The governing body's council is expected to prohibit… · MillMessenger@journa.host · 2

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