FIFA has issued a dramatic U-turn just days into the World Cup 2026 after a "baffling" rule fuelled outrage
FIFA announces dramatic World Cup U-turn as ban reversed days into tournament
FIFA has issued a dramatic U-turn just days into the World Cup 2026 after a "baffling" rule fuelled outrage
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Maria Ortega Foreign Content Specialist and Ben Pawlowski
14:33, 16 Jun 2026
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