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Turkey’s Replay Request Rejected After Paraguay Referee-Swatch Incident
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First reported by N12 · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
Turkey asked FIFA for a replay after a Paraguay player wore the referee’s watch during their World Cup 2026 match. FIFA refused, saying the referee was not actually prevented from doing his job. The 1-0 loss sent Turkey out of the tournament.
- 01Turkey sought a replay after a Paraguayan player wore the referee’s watch.
- 02FIFA said the match did not meet the rare conditions for a rematch.
- 03Officials argued the incident hurt the referee’s authority and could affect control.
- 04FIFA noted the referee had a spare watch and could continue normally.
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