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FIFA postpones disciplinary actions until after World Cup concludes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

FIFA postpones disciplinary actions until after World Cup concludes

Summary

FIFA plans to delay any disciplinary action against players and coaches until after the World Cup, according to The Athletic. Several notable figures, including England manager Thomas Tuchel and France head coach Didier Deschamps, have criticized officiating during the tournament. FIFA's chief refereeing officer, Pierluigi Collina, defended the referees amid these criticisms, emphasizing their quality and integrity. Disciplinary measures will be based on referees' reports and other evidence post-tournament. FIFA has yet to confirm if any cases have been opened regarding the criticisms.

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By the Numbers

•FIFA to wait until World Cup ends for disciplinary actions.
•Tuchel and Deschamps criticized refereeing decisions during the tournament.
•Collina defended officiating standards amid the backlash.
•Disciplinary measures to be based on referees' reports.
•FIFA has not confirmed any ongoing disciplinary cases.

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6:30 AMYahoo Sports — FIFA to wait until after World Cup to bring disciplinary action against players and coaches

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FIFA is expected to wait until the end of the World Cup before deciding whether to punish players and coaches who publicly criticised match officials during the tournament, The Athletic reports.Severa...
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