Howard Webb Questions FIFA’s Decision to Overturn Balogun’s World Cup Red Card

English refereeing chief Howard Webb has criticised FIFA’s decision to overturn a red card issued to United States forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup. Webb said the reversal was troubling, arguing that outside pressure and an unclear review process could damage public trust in football officiating. He warned that such decisions may fuel conspiracy theories about the integrity of the game.

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