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FIFA rebuffs Deschamps’ criticism of World Cup referee

France head coach Didier Deschamps publicly questioned the quality of Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton after France's 2-0 loss to Spain in Tuesday's World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas, prompting a swift rebuke from FIFA's refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina.

FIFA removes French referees from World Cup semifinal round

FIFA has confirmed that French referees François Letexier and Clément Turpin will not officiate any further matches at the 2026 World Cup after France advanced to the semi-finals, a move that follows weeks of controversy over Letexier's handling of Argentina's…

FIFA opens probe after Egypt accuses officials of rigging Argentina match

Egypt's 3-2 defeat to Argentina in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday has triggered a growing diplomatic and sporting dispute, with the Egyptian Football Association filing an official complaint with FIFA and accusing match…

Real Madrid won’t protest Camavinga red card after chaotic Champions League exit

Real Madrid's Champions League campaign ended in turmoil on Wednesday night as players and coaching staff erupted at referee Slavko Vincic following a 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, a result that sealed a 6-4 aggregate defeat…