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·6 July 2026
Paraguay-France refereeing questioned as FFF contests Olise booking and FIFA lifts Balogun ban
Paraguay-France refereeing questioned as FFF contests Olise booking and FIFA lifts Balogun ban | OneFootball
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Refereeing in Paraguay-France remains under scrutiny as disciplinary decisions around Michael Olise and Folarin Balogun ignite fresh controversy.
According to L'Équipe, the FFF has asked for Olise’s yellow card to be cancelled, while FIFA has lifted the suspension of American Folarin Balogun.
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The display of referee Ilgiz Tantashev in the match continues to prompt questions.
Balogun was sent off in the round of 32, and the lifting of his ban is unprecedented at a World Cup, prompting strong reaction.
Together, these developments have intensified debate around officiating and discipline at the tournament.
Source: L'Équipe
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