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Hewitt Demands FIFA Documents on World Cup Suspension Plan

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC · How we work

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FA chair Debbie Hewitt demanded FIFA President Gianni Infantino release World Cup stake-sell documents.
She also requested all files on reversing striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension.
UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister condemned the plan, threatened a boycott and filed a U.S. action for documents.
Infantino apologized in August, said FIFA will review the plan and will seek re-election before the 15 October council meeting.

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FA chair Debbie Hewitt demanded FIFA President Gianni Infantino release World Cup stake-sell documents.
She also requested all files on reversing striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension.
UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister condemned the plan, threatened a boycott and filed a U.S. action for documents.
Infantino apologized in August, said FIFA will review the plan and will seek re-election before the 15 October council meeting.