Court of Arbitration for Sport backs FIFA's fines for homophobic chants
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has endorsed FIFA's warning that fans using homophobic chants during the 2026 FIFA World Cup may face fines up to $178,000. This ruling comes as the Mexican soccer federation appeals against a ban on a controversial chant. The tournament will commence on June 11 in Mexico City. CAS emphasized that preventative measures by the Mexican federation have not sufficiently curbed the offending conduct. This follows similar issues reported at previous World Cups, where the chant has been prevalent.
- •FIFA World Cup opens on June 11 in Mexico City.
- •CAS upheld fines for homophobic chants during the tournament.
- •Mexican federation has been urged to stop a controversial chant.
- •Previous World Cups also faced issues with this chant.
- •FBI warns against hoax threats during tournament matches.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Court of Arbitration for Sport warns of fines for World Cup fans using homophobic chants
"The Court of Arbitration for Sport has backed FIFA's stance, which warns of fines of up to $178,000 if fans use homophobic chants ahead of the World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
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