The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) is considering filing a formal complaint to FIFA's ethics committee concerning the decision to suspend a one-match ban for United States forward Folarin Balogun during the recent World Cup. Balogun had been slated to miss the team's round of 16 match against Belgium after receiving a straight red card in a previous game. However, the ban was suspended for 12 months, a decision that has drawn concern from the NFF.
Balogun participated in the match against Belgium, which the United States lost 4-1. The NFF president, Lise Klaveness, stated that the federation reacted with "strong concern" and that a decision on lodging a complaint will be made at the NFF's next board meeting. The federation has previously submitted a complaint to FIFA's ethics committee regarding the awarding of FIFA's first Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump. Klaveness indicated that the Balogun case could be included in this existing inquiry.
Reports have also suggested that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) might be investigating FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who has been an IOC member since 2020. Article 2 of the Olympic Charter states that IOC members must not accept any mandate or instructions that could interfere with their freedom of action and vote. The IOC has stated that any complaints to its ethics commission are confidential and it will not make public announcements regarding submitted complaints unless sanctions are imposed.