FA Presses FIFA for Transparency on World Cup Sell-Off and Balogun Red Card Files

FA demands FIFA release documents on World Cup sell-off and Folarin Balogun red card controversy. Key facts and quotes revealed.

Editorial Desk

September 18, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The Football Association has escalated its call for FIFA to disclose all records related to the controversial plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup and the incident involving Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to recent reports.

Debbie Hewitt, chair of the FA and a FIFA vice president, has formally requested that FIFA president Gianni Infantino release all documentation connected to the now-abandoned £15 billion proposal to involve private investors in the World Cup’s commercial operations. This comes as part of an ongoing push for greater accountability within global football governance.

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The FA’s move follows growing scrutiny over Infantino’s leadership, especially after UEFA announced plans to file a complaint against him for alleged mismanagement linked to the failed World Cup sell-off. The dispute has intensified as the organization prepares for its next presidential election, with the FA being one of the first member associations to withdraw support for Infantino’s re-election bid.

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