FIFA drops AFCON final referee from 2026 World Cup

Author: Ifreke InyangPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: Congo

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FIFA drops AFCON final referee from 2026 World Cup

FIFA has excluded referee Jean-Jacques Ndala from the 2026 World Cup. The Congolese official officiated the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, which was marked by controversy. Ndala faced criticism for his handling of the match, particularly for failing to blow the final whistle despite Senegal players staging a walk-off. As a result, FIFA made this punitive decision.

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