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Colombia and Nigeria match ends in chaos at Fan World Cup final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Colombia and Nigeria match ends in chaos at Fan World Cup final
Summary

The Fan World Cup final between Colombia and Nigeria in Mexico City ended abruptly when a Colombian player slapped the referee, prompting chaos on the pitch. At the time of the incident, Colombia led 1-0, and the match was called off, leading to confusion over the tournament outcome. Nigerian players confronted officials after the Colombian team was initially declared the winner. Despite the official ruling, Nigeria took the trophy in a controversial aftermath. The event featured amateur teams from several countries as part of a quadrennial tournament coinciding with the FIFA World Cup.

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  • •Colombia led 1-0 when the match was cancelled in Mexico City.
  • •A Colombian player slapped the referee, triggering chaos on the field.
  • •Nigerian players protested after the match's abrupt ending.
  • •Nigeria took the trophy despite the chaotic conclusion.
  • •The Fan World Cup features amateur teams from multiple countries.
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  • 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Player slaps referee as Fan World Cup finale descends into chaos
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When the dust settled, Nigeria took home the trophy. But the result of the tournament was never the spirit of the Fan World Cup.

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