06.07.2026 19:00
Following the postponement of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, the French Football Federation took action and applied to FIFA for the cancellation of Michael Olise's yellow card received in the match against Paraguay.
Postponement of the red card penalty imposed on host USA's star striker Folarin Balogun during the Bosnia and Herzegovina match at the FIFA 2026 World Cup sent shockwaves through the tournament.
FRENCH FOOTBALL FEDERATION TAKES ACTION
According to The Athletic, following this landmark decision, the French Football Federation (FFF) immediately took action. France has officially appealed to FIFA to overturn the yellow card shown to their star player Michael Olise during a highly contested Round of 16 match against Paraguay.
REASONED DECISION: UNFAIR CARD
Ahead of the quarterfinals, France requested the cancellation of their player's card, citing the Balogun decision as grounds for arguing that the card was unjust. The football world now awaits FIFA's ruling on this appeal with great anticipation.