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Tarik Muharemovic

2026-06-072026-10-07

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Young players such as Kerim Alajbegovic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Tarik Muharemovic and Amar Dedic have brought new energy to a squad still led by the veteran Edin Dzeko. …

    Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup 2026 team guide
Politics

FA chair calls for FIFA to release World Cup commercialisation documents

The News

England's Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has demanded that FIFA president Gianni Infantino release all documents relating to his cancelled plan to sell a 21% stake in World Cup commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company. Hewitt's letter, sent before the next FIFA Council meeting on 15 October, also calls for an independent review of the proposal and accuses FIFA of governance failures.

17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. FA chair calls for FIFA to release World Cup commercialisation documents

    England's Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has demanded that FIFA president Gianni Infantino release all documents relating to his cancelled plan to sell a 21% stake in World Cup commercial and ticketing rights to a private investment company. Hewitt's letter, sent before the next FIFA Council meeting on 15 October, also calls for an independent review of the proposal and accuses FIFA of governance failures.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Premier League chief criticises FIFA plan, calls self-inflicted wound

    Premier League chief Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino's now-abandoned plan to create a company managing World Cup commercial and ticketing rights with 21% sold to private investors, calling it a "self-inflicted wound." Masters backed the FA's withdrawal of support for Infantino and called for a new unity candidate for FIFA president.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Belgium beats US 4-1 after Balogun ban controversy

    Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in a World Cup last-16 match after Fifa suspended striker Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match ban shortly before the tie, a decision that drew criticism from Uefa, Belgium and England manager Thomas Tuchel, and others. Belgium players said the ruling gave them a sense of injustice that motivated their response on the pitch.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Belgium beat US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

    Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium defeated the United States 4-1, knocking out the last remaining co-host from the World Cup. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals in Los Angeles on Friday.

    7 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 6 July

  1. FA considers appeal of Quansah red card after Balogun precedent

    The Football Association is considering whether to appeal England defender Jarell Quansah's red card from Sunday's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico after the United States successfully had striker Folarin Balogun's suspension overturned through Fifa's article 27 clause, which allows the governing body to make decisions without meeting other criteria.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Trump confirms request to FIFA for Balogun ban review

    President Trump confirmed he asked FIFA to review US striker Folarin Balogun's one-match World Cup suspension, which was suspended for 12 months, allowing Balogun to play in the last-16 tie against Belgium. Trump said he spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and that he didn't believe the red card was a foul, but stressed he only asked for a review and did not pressure FIFA to make the decision.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 5 July

  1. Trump sought FIFA review of US striker's red card suspension

    U.S. President Donald Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. FIFA subsequently suspended Balogun's one-game ban for a probationary period of one year, allowing him to play in Monday's knockout game against Belgium.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. FIFA suspends Balogun's one-game ban for US World Cup tie

    Folarin Balogun is available to play for the United States in their World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended his one-game ban. The suspension will be held for a probationary period of one year, though it will be enforced if Balogun commits another infringement of similar nature and gravity.

    5 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 2 July

  1. US advance past Bosnia with Balogun goal and red card

    Folarin Balogun scored and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach the World Cup last 16, with Malik Tillman's late free-kick sealing a 2-0 victory. The US will face Belgium in Seattle on Monday for a quarter-final place.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 18 June

  1. Substitute Manzambi scores twice as Switzerland beats Bosnia 4-1

    Substitute Johan Manzambi scored twice, including one just 2 minutes 46 seconds after entering, as Switzerland defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-1 in a chaotic final 20 minutes to edge towards the World Cup last 32.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Bosnia and Herzegovina qualifies for 2026 World Cup under Barbarez

    Bosnia and Herzegovina qualified for the 2026 World Cup under new coach Sergej Barbarez, who took over in 2024 and rebuilt the squad with 16 debut players, eliminating Wales and Italy in playoffs to reach only the second World Cup in the country's history.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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