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Ceferin missed World Cup final amid UEFA-FIFA disagreements
Reuters reported disputes over disciplinary procedures, referee logistics and match operations.
20 July 2026 at 17:30published
Reuters reported disputes over disciplinary procedures, referee logistics and match operations.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin did not attend the final after a series of disagreements with FIFA.
The issues involved disciplinary decisions, referee access, mandatory cooling breaks and operational changes.
Tension between the two major governing bodies could affect future calendars and competition protocols.
The organisations will need to address the procedures before the next international events.
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