Jean-Jacques Ndala from the Democratic Republic of Congo has not been included among the referees for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. FIFA announced the official list of selected officials without him.
This decision follows his contentious officiating during the AFCON final, where Senegalese players temporarily left the pitch in protest. This incident led to a stressful pause in the match before play continued, attracting considerable attention from fans, media, and football governing bodies.
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