FIFA sanctions on hold until after the World Cup

FIFA is preparing sanctions against players and coaches for violations during the 2026 World Cup, but any punishments will wait until after the tournament concludes (1). The disciplinary body is holding off to avoid disrupting competing nations. For Qatar, still the most recent host, the process echoes the scrutiny on conduct that surrounded the 2022 edition. No names have been released, and the nature of the breaches remains undisclosed.