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06 Jul 2026, 18:02

Suspension upheld for Belgium for violating FIFA rules, UEFA says

  • The suspension has been upheld for Belgium for violating FIFA rules.
  • FIFA has imposed an automatic suspension for 12 matches, meaning Belgium may not play in the 1/8 final against England.
  • RBFA says it will appeal FIFA’s decision to the normal appeal process.

President of the Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has said that the suspension for Belgium for violating FIFA rules is based on a breach of the rules. Belgium will not be able to play the match against England.

In his statement, Tramp, FIFA, said that the decision was made in accordance with the rules, which is why Belgium is punished with a ban. In the statement, Belgium’s suspension is linked to a breach of FIFA rules.

According to BBC, Belgium’s ban is linked to a violation of FIFA rules, which led to the team’s suspension for 12 matches. The ban means Belgium may not play the match against England in the 1/8 final.

The Belgian football association (RBFA) said that “there may be violations, which have been committed,” and that “Belgium will not play in the match against England.” The material also says that RBFA believes that the FIFA decision is based on a violation of the rules, and that the federation is challenging the decision.

According to Marca, FIFA has imposed a fine and a ban on Belgium after a review. RBFA says it will appeal the decision.

Marca also reports that RBFA is challenging the FIFA decision, noting that the federation believes the suspension is disproportionate.

Tags: Sport/Football

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