FIFA to Review Disciplinary Rules After Balogun's Red Card

FIFA is likely to review its disciplinary rules after the red card issued to US forward Folarin Balogun was overturned during the World Cup. Balogun received a red card for stamping on Tarik Muharemovic's ankle in a match against Bosnia, which initially resulted in a one-game ban.

However, the ban was lifted after US President Donald Trump urged FIFA president Gianni Infantino to reconsider the decision, allowing Balogun to participate in the subsequent match against Belgium. This ruling has faced significant backlash from football officials, former FIFA executives, and coaches, raising concerns about the transparency and independence of FIFA's disciplinary procedures.

The FIFA Council meeting in Zurich will address this issue, along with governance matters, and will consider a proposal to prevent disciplinary committees from canceling automatic suspensions. Infantino, who has faced criticism following a failed plan to divest a minority stake in a FIFA subsidiary, will also seek re-election in March 2027.