UEFA questions FIFA on World Cup plans and Balogun red card
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
UEFA has reached out to FIFA for clarification regarding 42 issues, Gianni Infantino's strategy to partially sell the World Cup and the reversal of the red card issued to Folarin Balogun during the 2026 tournament. The inquiry underscores UEFA's concerns about governance and decision-making processes within FIFA. The specific implications of these questions on upcoming tournaments or regulatory measures remain to be clarified.
- •UEFA contacted FIFA with 42 questions about governance issues.
- •Questions include Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.
- •FIFA is also asked to provide details on Balogun's red card reversal.
- •These inquiries highlight ongoing concerns regarding FIFA's decision-making.
- 5:05 PMESPN Soccer — UEFA demands FIFA explain WC sell-off plan, Balogun red reversal
"UEFA has contacted FIFA to demand a response to 42 questions, including those around Gianni Infantino's plan to partially sell off the World Cup and the overturning of Folarin Balogun's red at the 2026 tournament.
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