UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin reportedly boycotted the World Cup final due to disagreements with FIFA. Reuters sources indicate the boycott stemmed from several disputes between the European football governing body and FIFA. A key point of contention was the reversal of an automatic suspension for American forward Folarin Balogun following a red card before the round of 16 match against Belgium. This decision by FIFA was reportedly a major source of frustration for Čeferin and UEFA. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the two organizations regarding disciplinary procedures. The boycott underscores the seriousness of the disagreements and UEFA's willingness to publicly demonstrate its disapproval. No official comment has been released by either Čeferin or UEFA regarding the Reuters report.