World Cup 2026 marred by referee controversies despite FIFA's praise for officials

FIFA president Gianni Infantino praised referees at the 2026 World Cup and called the tournament "an overwhelming success", even as the competition was overshadowed by a string of officiating controversies and scandals. The issues began with decisions involving Polish referee Szymon Marciniak and continued throughout the tournament. Both on-pitch rulings and FIFA governance decisions sparked widespread criticism.

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