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DISCIPLINARY OVERVIEW 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA QUALIFIERS
Decisions are listed in alphabetical order according to the Member Associations sanctioned
FIFAs Disciplinary Committee takes decisions based on the specific circumstances of each case
Some decisions may be subject to appeal
This document is provided as information for media. Only the decision as communicated to the concerned parties shall be deemed a valid legal document
Last updated 2 October 2017. Latest decisiones are marked in gray.
Team Match Incident(s) Articles breached (FIFA Disciplinary Code = FDC) Decision
AFG v. JPN
Afghanistan Pitch invasion by one supporter article 67 of the FDC Warning
08.09.2015
AFG v. SIN
Afghansitan Pitch invasion by supporters of AFG (the match was played at neutral ground) articles 65 & 67 FDC + article 32 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Regulations CHF 3000 + warning
29.03.2016
Improper conduct among ist own group of spectators (incl. Turning their back and articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
ALB v. MKV
Albania booing during the national anthem, pyrotechnic devices, laser, political slogan and FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 50,000 + reprimand + warning
05.09.2016
banner)
article 67 of the FDC

ALB v. ESP
Albania Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 25,000 + warning
09.09.2016
LIE-ALB article 67 of the FDC

Albania Improper conduct among ist own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 25,000 + warning
06.10.16
Improper conduct among spectators (letting of incendiary devices, booing the articles 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC
ALB v. ISR CHF 10,000 +
Albania national anthem) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
12.11.2016 Warning
Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4 and 5 Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
ITA v. ALB article 67 of the FDC

Albania Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 100,000 + warning
24.03.2017
ITA v. ALB
Albania Team misconduct article 52 of the FDC CHF 5,000
24.03.2017
Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices, article 67 of the FDC
MKD v. ALB
Albania political chants) article 52 of the FDC CHF 30,000 + warning
05.09.2017
Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
AND v. SUI
Andorra Misconduct of the technical staff article 52 of the FDC warning
10.10.2016
ANG v. RSA Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (plastic bottles) being
Angola articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 10000 + warning
13.11.2015 thrown, one team official touched
LCA v. ATG
Antigua & Barbuda Pitch invasion by supporters article 67 of the FDC Warning
14.06.2015
ARG v. BRA
Argentina Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
13.11.2015
CHI v. ARG
Argentina Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3000+ warning
24.03.2016
articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

ARG v. URU
Argentina Pitch invasion by supporters and Insulting chants by supporters. FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 25,000 + warning
01.09.2016
ARG v. PAR
Argentina Improper conduct among spectators (insulting chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 15,000 + warning
11.10.2016
CHF 30,000 +
ARG v. COL
Argentina Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 FDC Warning +
15.11.2016
Reprimand
ARG v. CHI
Argentina Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 + warning
23.03.2017
ARG v. CHI article 20 of the FIFA Equipment Regulations

Argentina Wearing armband with symbol warning
23.03.2017 article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
BOL v. ARG
Argentina Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
28.03.2017
URU v. ARG
Argentina Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 30,000 + warning
31.08.2017
ARG v. VEN CHF 35,000 +

Argentina Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
05.09.2017 warning

DEN v. ARM Improper conduct among supporter including objects (bottles of water) being
Armenia FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 5,000 + warning
04.09.2016 thrown and political flag displayed

ARM v. ROU
Armenia Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 1,500 + warning
08.10.2016
ARM v. DEN articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Armenia Improper conduct among spectators (letting of incendiary devices) CHF 3,000 + warning
04.09.2017 FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
BAN v. AUS Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) + pitch invasion by supporters +
Australia articles 52 & 67 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
17.11.2015 improper conduct by supporters
AUS v. TAJ
Australia No flags hoisted and flown in the stadium articles 5 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
24.3.2016
AUS v. JOR
Australia Absence of flags, absence of central advertising board article 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + warning
29.03.2016
KSA v. AUS
Australia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
06.10.16
THA v. AUS article 52 of the FDC CHF 5,000 +

Australia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both)
15.11.2016 articles 4 and 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning

AUS v. UAE Improper conduct among spectators (football thrown to the field of play) + players'
Australia articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
28.03.2017 failure to respect fair play indications after the match
article 18 of the Guidelines for FIFA Match Officials
SRB v. AUT article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + Law 7
Austria Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) CHF 3,000 + warning
09.10.2016 of the Laws of the Game
SMR v. AZE
Azerbaijan Crowd Disturbance (1 Bengal light) Article 67 of the FDC warning
04.09.2016
AZE v. NOR
Azerbaijan Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
08.10.2016
NOR v. AZE
Azerbaijan Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (displaying political banner) article 67 of the FDC warning
01.09.2016
AZE v. NIR articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Azerbaijan Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasions) CHF 2,000 + warning
AZE v. SMR Improper conduct among spectators (blocked stairways) and inadequate security
Azerbaijan article 67 of the FDC warning
04.09.2017 checks
PHI v. BHR
Bahrain Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
11.06.2015
BHR v. PRK
Bahrain Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
03.09.2015
BHR v. PHI
Bahrain Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7500 + warning
13.10.2015
UZB v. NHR
Bahrain Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + warning + reprimand
29.03.2016
KGZ v. BAN
Bangladesh Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
13.10.2015
BAN v. AUS
Bangladesh Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) + pitch invasion by supporters articles 52 & 67 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7500 + warning
17.11.2015
BRB v. ARU
Barbados Fielding an ineligible player (Hadan Holligan) article 55 of the FDC and article 8 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 6000 + forfeit (0-3)
14.06.2015

BLR vs FRA
Belarus Crowd disturbances (Four bengal lights by the home team supporters) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
6.09.2016
SWE v. BLR Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices article 67 of the FDC
Belarus CHF 5,000 + warning
25.03.2017 and displaying political banners) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
BLR v. BUL article 67 of the FDC

Belarus Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary device) CHF 7,000 + warning
BEL v. BHI articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Belgium Improper conduct among spectactors (Letting off incendiary devices) warning
BEN v. BFA Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (water bottles and water
Benin article 67 of the FDC CHF 5000 + warning
12.11.2015 bags) being thrown
BHU v. MAS article 65 of the FDC + article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + article 32 of
Bhutan Pitch invasion by a dog (match stopped twice) Warning
08.10.2015 the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
BOL v. URU
Bolivia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3000 + warning
08.10.2015
BOL v. COL
Bolivia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
24.03.2016
BOL v. PER Art. 8 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Bolivia Fielding an ineligible player (Nelson Cabrera) CHF 6,000 + forfeit 0-3
1.09.2016 Art. 55 FDC
CHI v. BOL Art. 8 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Bolivia Fielding an ineligible player (Nelson Cabrera) CHF 6,000 + forfeit 3-0
6.09.2016 Art. 55 FDC
BOL v. ARG
Bolivia Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
28.03.2017

Bosnia and BIH v. EST
Pyrotechnic devices and Pitch Invastion by ball boys FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 12,500 + warning
Herzegovina 06.09.2016
Bosnia and GRE v. BIH Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices, CHF 25,000 +
Herzegovina 13.11.2016 throwing objects, destroying seats) Warning
Bosnia and BIH v. GIB articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 26,500 + warning
Herzegovina 25.03.2017 FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
Ban on playing in the stadium "Stadion

Bosnia and BIH v. GRE Improper conduct among spectators (booing the national anthem, objects thrown, articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Bilino polje" for one match + CHF
Herzegovina 09.06.2017 overcrowded/blocked stairways, provocative banner) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
30,000 + warning
ECU v. BRA
Brazil Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3,000 + warning
01.09.2016
BRA v. COL
Brazil Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 + warning
06.09.2016
BRA v. BOL
Brazil Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 25,000 +warning
6.10.2016
article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

VEN v. BRA
Brazil Post-match conference held in an unofficial place FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 15,000 + warning
11.10.2016
BRA v. PAR Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants and letting off incendiary articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Brazil CHF 35,000 + warning
28.03.2017 devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
BRA v. ECU Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
Brazil CHF 10,000 + warning
31.08.2017 Non-approved pre-match ceremony article 18 of the Guidelines for FIFA Match Officials
BUL v. NED article 57 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code

Bulgaria Football thrown from the Bulgarian bench onto the field of play CHF 5,000 + warning
BFA v. SEN article 52 of the FDC

Burkina Faso Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) warning
05.09.2017 articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
BUR v. COD articles 4 & 16 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + articles 1 & 4 of the 2018 FIFA
Burundi Infringements of media and marketing regulations CHF 10000 + warning
12.11.2015 World Cup Preliminary Competition Media and Marketing Regulations
COD v. BUR article 55 of the FDC, + article 8 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + articles 5 & 8
Burundi Fielding an ineligible player (Gael Bigiramana) CHF 6000 + forfeit (0-3)
15.11.2015 of the Regulations Governing the Application of the Statutes
CAM v. SIN Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) + players shirts numbering not
Cambodia article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 9 & 24 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
11.06.2015 conforming
CAN v. BLZ
Canada Pyrotechnic device(s) article 67 of the FDC CHF 5000 + warning
04.09.2015
CAN v. MEX
Canada Insulting chants by supporters + pitch invasion by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 27000 + warning
25.03.2016
HON v. CAN
Canada Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
2.09.2016
CAN v. SLV
Canada Insulting chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 + warning
06.09.2016
CHA v. EGY
Chad Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (water bottles) being thrown articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 3000 + warning
14.11.2015
EGY v. CHA
Chad Late arrival of the team in Egypt articles 5, 19 & 21 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + warning
17.11.2015
CHI v. BRA
Chile Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + reprimand
08.10.2015
PER v. CHI
Chile Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 15000 + reprimand + warning
13.10.2015
CHI v. COL
Chile Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
12.11.2015
URU v. CHI
Chile Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 15000 + warning
17.11.2015
Ban on playing in the stadium Nacional
for two (2) official matches (one of the
CHI v. ARG
Chile Homophobic chants by supporters aritcle 67 of the FDC bans is suspended for a probation period
24.03.2016
of 2 years - Art. 33 FDC) + fine CHF
30000 + warning
VEN v. CHI
Chile Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
29.03.2016
PAR v. CHI
Chile Insulting chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 30,000 + warning
01.09.2016
Partial suspension of sanction revoked
thus ban on playing in the stadium
CHI v. BOL
Chile Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic, insulting and political chants) article 67 of the FDC Nacional Julio Martnez Pradanos on 28
06.10.2016
March 2017 will be applied + CHF
35,000 + warning
CHI v. PER
Chile Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 15,000 + warning
11.10.2016

COL v. CHI
Chile Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3,000 + Warning
10.11.2016
Rule 7 Laws of the Game
Ban on playing in the Estadio Nacional
CHI v. URU Julio Martnez Prdanos, en Santiago de
Chile Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic and insulting chants) article 67 FDC
15.11.2016 Chilet for 2 official matches + CHF
30,000 + Warning + Reprimand

CHI v. PAR
Chile Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
31.08.2017
Law 7 of the Laws of the Game
BOL v. CHI CHF 35,000 +

Chile Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
5.09.2017 warning
QTR v. CHN
China late arrival of team at stadium + late arrival of head coach at pre-match conference article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
08.10.2015
CHN v. MAL
China Improper conduct among supporters (one flare) article 67 of the FDC Warning
24.03.2016
UZB v. CHN
China Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
11.10.2016
IRN v. CHN
China Head coach did not attend the pre-match press conference articles 4 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
28.03.2017
QAT v. CHN
China Failure to comply with media obligations article 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
5.09.2017
TPE v. VIE
Chinese Taipei Pitch invasion by supporters article 67 of the FDC + article of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000
08.09.2015
TPE v. IRQ
Chinese Taipei Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
17.11.2015
BOL v. COL
Colombia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
24.03.2016
COL vs ECU
Colombia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
29.03.2016

COL v. CHI Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
Colombia CHF 25,000 + Warning
10.11.2016 Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
ECU v. COL
Colombia Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7,500 + warning
28.03.2017
VEN v. COL article 52 of the FDC
Colombia Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) CHF 3,000 + warning
CGO v. BUR
Congo Minor incident of pyrotechnic device(s) article 67 of the FDC Warning
15.11.2015
CGO v. ETH
Congo Pyrotechnic device(s) + pitch invasion by supporters during and after the match article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
17.11.2015
Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects [bottles] and letting off articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
COD v. TUN incendiary devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
Congo DR CHF 20,000 + warning
05.09.2017 No flags hoisted or flown in the stadium article 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Absence of central advertising board articles 6 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Preliminary Competition Media and Marketing Regulations
PAN v. CRC
Costa Rica Ball thrown from Costa Rica bench onto field of play article 52 of the FDC + article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
17.11.2015
CRC v. JAM
Costa Rica Pitch invasion by supporters article 67 of the FDC Warning
29.03.2016
CRC v. USA article 65 of FDC CHF 3,000 +

Costa Rica Drone
15.11.2016 FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations Warning
MEX v. CRC
Costa Rica Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC Warning
24.03.2017
CUW v. CUB
Curaao Group of supporters sitting in an improper place article 67 of the FDC Warning
10.06.2015
CUW v. SLV
Curaao Drone article 65 of the FDC and articles 4 & 29 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 10000 + warning
04.09.2015
KVX v. CRO Improper conduct among ist own group of spectators (Discriminatory chants, letting
Croatia article 67 of the FDC CHF 50,000 + warning
06.10.2016 off incendiary devices, banner)
CRO v. UKR articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Croatia Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 3,000 + warning
CZE v. AZE articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Czech Republic Improper conduct among spectators (Letting off incendiary devices) warning
CZE v. GER Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, throwing objects articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 5,000 +
Czech Republic
01.09.2017 [plastic cups] and pitch invasion) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning

DEN v. ARM Improper conduct among supporters of the visiting team including objects (bottles
Denmark FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 2,000 + warning
04.09.2016 of water) being thrown and political flag displayed
DEN v. POL articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 5,000 +

Denmark Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, pitch invasion)
01.09.2017 FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
DMA v. CAN
Dominica Sale of tickets at the stadium on matchday article 26 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 5000 + warning
11.06.2015
ECU v. URU
Ecuador Drone from outside the stadium article 65 of the FDC CHF 3000 + warning
12.11.2015
COL vs ECU
Ecuador Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
29.03.2016
ECU v. BRA
Ecuador Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) and pitch invasion by supporters FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 7,000 + warning
01.09.2016
article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
ECU v. VEN Improper conduct among spectators (throwing bottles, letting off incendiary articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 3,000 +
Ecuador
15.11.2016 devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations Warning
PAR v. ECU
Ecuador Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
23.03.2017
ECU v. COL Political message article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Ecuador CHF 15,000 + warning
28.03.2017 Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
ECU v. PER CHF 20,000 +

Ecuador Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
5.09.2017 warning
SLV v. CUW Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (water bags which touched a
El Salvador article 67 of the FDC CHF 10000 + warning
08.09.2015 player) being thrown
SLV v. HON Homophobic chants by supporters + improper conduct among supporters, including
El Salvador article 67 of the FDC CHF 35000 + warning
25.03.2016 objects (water bottles) being thrown
SLV v. MEX Homophobic chants by supporters + improper conduct among supporters, including
El Salvador FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 45,000 + warning
2.09.2016 objects (water bottles, ice) being thrown; Laser lights
SVK v. ENG
England Crowd Disturbance (visiting fans standing and blocking stairways) article 67 of the FDC warning
04.09.2016

Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects, political banners and flags, articles 4, 5, 9 and 24 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
ENG v. SCO booing the national anthem) Law 4 of the Laws of the Game 2016/2017
England CHF 45,000 + Warning + Reprimand
11.11.2016 Non-approved pre-match ceremony and wearing non-approved armband with FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
political symbol article 8.3 of the Equipment Regulations
EST v. GIB
Estonia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
07.10.2016
EST v. GRE
Estonia Improper conduct among spectators (insulting chants) 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 + warning
10.10.2016
EST v. BEL
Estonia Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasions) article 67 of the FDC warning
09.06.2017
FRO v. POR articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Faroe Islands Pitch invasion by supporter warning
ISL v. FIN Improper conduct among ist own group of spectators (throwing objects [bottles],
Finland article 67 of the FDC CHF 7,500 + warning
6.10.16 breaking seats, fans standing and blocking passageways)

FIN v. CRO
Finland Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
09.10.2016
TUR v. FIN
Finland Team misconduct article 52 of the FDC CHF 7,000
24.03.2017
FIN v. UKR Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary device, spectators articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Finland warning
11.06.2017 climbing over the barriers) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations

FRA v. SWE Non-approved pre-match ceremony
France articles 4 and 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 20,000 + Warning + Reprimand
11.11.2016 Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both)
article 18 of the Match Officials guidelines
LUX v.FRA article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
France Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) CHF 5,000 + warning
25.03.2017 Law 7 of the Laws of the Game
FRA v. NED articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

France Improper conduct among spectators (lasers) warning
GAB v. CIV article 55 of the FDC

Gabon Fielding ineligible player (other than reasons of nationality) CHF 6,000 + forfeit (0 - 3)
GEO v. AUT
Georgia Improper conduct among supporters including object (bottle of water) being thrown article 67 of the FDC warning
05.09.2016
GEO v. MDA Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, throwing articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Georgia CHF 3,000 + Warning
12.11.2016 objects) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations

GEO v. SRB
Georgia Improper conduct among spectators (throwing missiles) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 5,000 + warning
24.03.2017
CZE v. GER Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (discriminatory chants, letting
Germany articles 58 & 67 of the FDC CHF 32,000 + warning
01.09.2017 off incendiary devices, throwing objects [plastic cups], pitch invasion)
GHA v. CGO
Ghana No flags hoisted or flown in the stadium articles 5 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
01.09.2017
GRE v. CYP articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Greece Improper conduct among spectators (Letting off incendiary devices, using lasers) CHF 12,000 + warning
Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants, political banners, letting CHF 80,000 +
GRE v. BIH articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Greece off incendiary devices, lasers, throwing objects, booing the national anthem, Warning +
blocked stairways) Reprimand
GRE v. BEL Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, lasers, blocked articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 +
Greece
03.09.2017 stairways) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
GRN v. PUR
Grenada Clock kept running after minute 90 articles 5 & 22 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
16.06.2015
articles 65 & 67 FDC

GUI v. COD Improper conduct among spectators (throwing water bags)
Guinea article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10,000 + Warning
13.11.2016 Overcrowding
FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
GNB v. LBR Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (stones, water bags, plastic
Guinea-Bissau article 67 of the FDC CHF 7500 + warning
13.10.2015 bottles) being thrown
CRC v. HAI
Haiti Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
13.11.2015
PAN v. HAI
Haiti Improper conduct among members of the delegation article 52 of the FDC Warning
29.03.2016
HON v. MEX Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (beer cups and water bags)
Honduras article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
17.11.2015 being thrown + homophobic chants by supporters
SLV v. HON
Honduras Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
25.03.2016
HON v. SLV
Honduras Homophobic chants by supporters + lasers used by supporters articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 40000 + warning
29.03.2016
HON v. CAN
Honduras Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 50,000 + warning
2.09.2016
MEX v. HON
Honduras Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 15,000 + warning
6.09.2016
Ban on playing in the stadium Olmpico
HON v. PAN Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants, throwing bottles of articles 65 & 67 of the FDC Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula for one
Honduras
11.11.2016 water) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations (1) official match + fine CHF 40,000 +
Warning
HON v. TRI article 52 of the FDC
Honduras Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) CHF 3,000 + Warning
15.11.2016 articles 4 and 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

MEX v. HON
Honduras Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
08.06.2017
Failure in the organisation of the match (ball-boy sent off, photographers outside articles 4,9 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
HON v. USA CHF 5,000 +
Honduras restricted area) article 52 and 65 of the FDC and FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
05.09.2017 warning
Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) Law 7 of the Laws of the Game
HKG v. BHU
Hong Kong Booing of national anthem by supporters article 67 of the FDC Warning
11.06.2015
HKG v. QAT Improper conduct among supporters + booing of national anthem by supporters +
Hong Kong article 67 of the FDC CHF 5000 + warning
08.09.2015 objects (small box - paper tetra pack ) being thrown
HKG v. CHN
Hong Kong Booing of national anthem by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 10000 + warning
17.11.2015
LVA v. HUN Improper conduct among ist own group of spectators (breaking fence, letting off articles 52 & 67 of the FDC
Hungary CHF 10,000 + warning
10.10.2016 incendiary devices) and delayed kick off 1st half FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
POR V. HUN
Hungary Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
25.03.2017
HUN v. POR CHF 20,000 +

Hungary Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
03.09.2017 warning

ISL v. FIN Improper conduct among spectators (Throwing objects [bottles], breaking seats,
Iceland FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
6.10.16 fans standing and blocking passageways)
ISL v. CRO
Iceland Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary device) article 67 of the FDC warning
11.06.2017
ISL v. UKR articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Iceland Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 3,000 + warning
IND v. IRN
India Fielding an ineligible player (Eugenson Lyngdoh) article 55 of the FDC and article 8 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 6000 + forfeit (0-3)
08.09.2015
Improper conduct among supporters
articles 52 and 67 of the FDC
IRN v. QAT Unauthorized persons in the field of play
Iran article 26 par. 9 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM Regulations. CHF 40,000 + warning
01.09.2016 Team misconduct
Religious ceremony organised before the game and at half-time articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
IRN v. KOR
Iran Use of a drone during the ceremony FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 45,000 + reprimand + warning
11.10.2016
improper conduct among spectators (religious banner)
SYR v. IRN
Iran Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (throwing objects) article 67 of the FDC CHF 3,000 + Warning
15.11.2016

IRN v. CHN Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices), overcrowded
Iran FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 50,000 + warning + reprimand
28.03.2017 stadium and non-use of FIFA branding items
articles 4 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
IRN v. UZB
Iran No flags hoisted and flown in the stadium articles 5 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10,000 + warning
12.06.2017
IRN v. SYR Pre-match ceremony with religious chants articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 45,000 +
Iran
05.09.2017 Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects [water bottles]) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
TPE v. IRQ
Iraq Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
17.11.2015
IRQ v. VIE articles 4 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia; articles 32 & 59 of the FIFA
Iraq Pitch invasion by Iraqi photographers after the final whistle Warning
29.03.2016 Stadium Safety and Security Regulations; article 52 of the FDC.
IRQ v. KAS
Iraq Spectactors entering in the mixed zone article 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
06.09.2016
IRQ v. THA articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Iraq Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion by supporter) CHF 3,000 + warning
IRQ v. UAE No flags hoisted or flown in the stadium article 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Iraq warning
05.09.2017 Failure to provide individual seating tickets for spectators FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
SRB v. IRL
Ireland Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
05.09.2016
ISR v. ESP
Israel Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
24.03.2017
ISR v. MKD articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Israel Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects [paper fliers]) warning
ISR v. ITA
Italy Discrimination and improper conduct among ist own group of spectators articles 58 & 67 of the FDC CHF 30,000
05.09.2016
LIE v. ITA
Italy Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (pitch invasion) article 67 of the FDC Warning
12.11.2016
ITA v. ALB article 67 of the FDC
Italy Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 15,000 + warning
CRC v. JAM
Jamaica Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3000 + warning
29.03.2016
THA v. JPN
Japan Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
06.09.2016
BAN v. JOR
Jordan Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
08.09.2015
JOR v. AUS articles 4 & 16 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + articles 1 & 4 of the 2018 FIFA
Jordan Infringements of media and marketing regulations CHF 90000 + warning
08.10.2015 World Cup Preliminary Competition Media and Marketing Regulations
Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects)
articles 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC
KAZ v. DEN Unsatisfactory security checks
Kazakhstan FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 15,000 + warning
11.06.2017 Tickets sold at the stadium on the match day
Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both)
CPV v. KEN Late arrival of team in Cape Verde + delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or
Kenya article 52 FDC + articles 4, 5 and 21 of the Regulations 2018 FIFA FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + reprimand + warning
13.11.2015 both) + agressive behaviour of officials towards referee
KOR v. MYA
Korea Republic Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
12.11.2015
KVX v. CRO Improper conduct among spectators (Discriminatory chants, letting off incendiary
Kosovo FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 30,000 + warning
06.10.2016 devices, throwing objects [lighter], banner)
articles 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC

KVX v. ISL Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices)
Kosovo FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 3,000 + warning
24.03.2017 Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both)
KUW v. KOR
Kuwait Drone article 65 of the FDC + articles 4 & 29 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 10000 + warning
08.10.2015
KUW v. LIB Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (bottles and soft drinks)
Kuwait article 67 of the FDC Warning
13.10.2015 being thrown
MYA v. KUW
Kuwait Unplayed match article 56 of the FDC + article 6 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + forfeit (0-3) + warning
17.11.2015
KUW v. LAO
24.3.2015
KOR v. KUW
29.03.2016
KGZ v. AUS
Kyrgyzstan Pitch invasion by supporter + pyrotechnic device(s) articles 65 & 67 of the FDC + article 60 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 25000 + warning
16.06.2015
KGZ v. TJK Improper conduct among supporters, including one object being thrown and
Kyrgyzstan article 67 of the FDC Warning
08.10.2015 landing outside the field of play

LVA v. HUN Improper conduct among spectators (breaking fence, letting off incendiary devices)
Latvia FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 11,000 + warning
10.10.2016 and inadequate searching procedure
LVA v. POR Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion, supporters climbing on the roof articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Latvia CHF 11,000 + warning
09.06.2017 of the stadium) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
KUW v. LIB Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (water bottles, cans, plastic
Lebanon articles 65 & 67 of the FDC + article 60 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 30000 + warning
13.10.2015 soft drinks towards fans and players) being thrown
LIB v. LAO
Lebanon Lasers + pitch invasaion by supporters articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 25000 + warning
12.11.2015
LBR v. GNB
Liberia Pitch invasion by one supporter article 67 of the FDC Warning
08.10.2015

LIE v. ALB
Liechtenstein Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, banner) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 5,000 + warning
06.10.2016
article 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC

LIE v. ITA Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Liechtenstein Warning
12.11.2016 Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) Law 7 of the Laws of the Game 2016/2017
LIE v. MKD Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices and blocking of articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Liechtenstein CHF 3,000 + warning
24.03.2017 stairways) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations

LTU v. MLT
Lithuania Improper conduct among spectators (Letting off incendiary devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
11.10.2016
LTU v. SVK Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, throwing articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Lithuania CHF 15,000 + warning
10.06.2017 objects, displaying insulting banner) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
LYB v. TUN articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Lybia Improper condcut among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) Warning
ALB v. MKV
FYR Macedonia Improper conduct among supporters (disruption of national anthem) Article 67 of the FDC warning
05.09.2016

MKD v. ITA Improper conduct among spectators (laser, letting off incendiary devices, pitch
FYR Macedonia FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 5,000 +warning
09.10.2016 invasion)
LIE v. MKD
FYR Macedonia Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) article 67 of the FDC CHF 5,000 + warning
24.03.2017

MKD v. ESP Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion by supporters + fans sitting on
FYR Macedonia FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 7,500 + warning
11.06.2017 the stairways)
MKD v. ALB articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

FYR Macedonia Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 5,000 + warning
MAS v. PLE
Malaysia Display of insulting/political banner + pyrotechnic device(s) articles 65 & 67 of the FDC + 60 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 20000 + warning
16.06.2015
MAL v. KSA articles 65 & 67 FDC + article 6 of the Regulations 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + articles 4 & 29 (as CHF 40000 + warning + forfeit (0-3) +
Malaysia Strong use of pyrotechnic device(s) (match abandoned)
08.09.2015 well as article 2 of Annexe C) of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations next match without spectators
MAS v. UAE
Malaysia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
17.11.2015
MDV v. QAT
Maldives Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
11.06.2015
MLI v. GAB articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Mali Improper conduct among spectators (laser) Warning
MAL v. MAR articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Mali Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects [bottles and chairs]) CHF 15,000 + warning

MLT v. SCO FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations + article 19 and article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018
Malta Pyrotechnic device and late hand over of team sheets CHF 2,000 + warning
04.09.2016 FIFA World Cup Russia + art. 52 FDC.
MLT v. ENG Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion) article 67 of the FDC
Malta warning
01.09.2017 Clock kept running after minutes 45 and 90 articles 5 & 22 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
SLV v. MEX
Mexico Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
13.11.2015
HON v. MEX
Mexico Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
17.11.2015
CAN v. MEX
Mexico Homophobic chants by supporters + pitch invasion by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
25.03.2016
MEX v. CAN
Mexico Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 15000 + warning
29.03.2016
SLV v. MEX
Mexico Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC warning
2.09.2016
MEX v. HON
Mexico Homophobic chants by supporters + lasers articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 30,000 + warning
6.09.2016
USA v. MEX
Mexico Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 + Warning
11.11.2016
PAN v. MEX
Mexico Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 5,000 + Warning
15.11.2016
MEX v. CRC
Mexico Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 10,000 + warning
24.03.2017
MEX v. HON
Mexico Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 10,000 + warning
08.06.2017
MEX v. USA
Mexico Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 10,000 + warning
11.06.2017

MEX v. PAN Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 52 of the FDC
Mexico CHF 10,000 + warning
01.09.2017 Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
CRC v. MEX
Mexico Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
05.09.2017
MDA v. SRB
Moldova Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
06.10.2016
SRB v. MDA Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (displaying discriminatory
Moldova articles 67 of the FDC CHF 10,000 + warning
02.09.2017 banner)
MDA v. WAL articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Moldova Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion) warning
MNG v. TLS
Mongolia Pitch invasion by one supporter article 67 of the FDC Warning
17.03.2015
Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, throwing articles 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC
MNE v. POL
Montenegro missiles, blocking of stairways) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 15,000 + warning
26.03.2017
Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
MNE v. ROU Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices and displaying articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Montenegro CHF 25,000 + warning
04.09.2017 discriminatory banner) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
MAR v. EQG
Morocco Booing of national anthem by supporters, use of lasers by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 5000 + warning
12.11.2015
MAR v. MLI
Morocco Improper conduct among spectators (whistling the national anthem) article 67 of the FDC CHF 3,000 + warning
01.09.2017
GAB v. MOZ
Mozambique Late arrival of team in Gabon article 21 of the Regulations 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + warning
14.11.2015
IND v. NEP
Nepal Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
12.03.2015
NED v. FRA
Netherlands Improper conduct among spectators (paper thrown) article 65 & 67 of the FDC warning
10.10.2016
TAH v. NCL
New Caledonia Match delay of 3 min at half time article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
06.06.2016

NZL v. NCL CHF 5,000 +
New Caledonia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
12.11.2016 Warning
Law 7 of the Laws of the Game 2016/2017
NCL v. NZL articles 52 of the FDC

New Caledonia Late hand over of team sheet Warning
15.11.2016 articles 4, 5 & 19 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
NZL vs. PNG

New Zealand Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
11.06.2016
NZL v. SOL articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

New Zealand Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects [paper darts]) warning
NIG v. CMR Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (plastic bottles) being
Niger articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 3000 + warning
13.11.2015 thrown
NIG v. CMR Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion by supporters and invasion of articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Nigeria CHF 30,000 + warning
01.09.2017 restricted areas by supporters [other than the pitch]). FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
articles 67 of the FDC
NIR v. AZE Improper conduct among spectators (political banners and flags) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
Northern Ireland CHF 15,000 + Warning + Reprimand
11.11.2016 Non-approved pre-match ceremony article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Article 65 of the FDC

NOR v SMR
Norway Tickets sold on the match day and inadequate searching procedure Article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7,500 + warning
11.10.2016
Article 26, article 29 and article 1 of Annex C of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
NOR v. AZE articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Norway Improper conduct among spectators (displaying political banner) warning
KSA v. PLE
Palestine Pitch invasion by away supporters article 67 of the FDC Warning
11.06.2015
PAN v. CRC Excessive reaction from the bench of Panama to the ball thrown by the bench of
Panama article 52 of the FDC + article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
17.11.2015 Costa Rica onto the field of play
PAN v. HAI Improper conduct among supporters, including ice being thrown which struck an
Panama article 67 of the FDC CHF 30000 + warning + reprimand
29.03.2016 assistant referee
PAN v. HAI
Panama Improper conduct among members of the delegation article 52 of the FDC Warning
29.03.2016
Article 52 of the FDC

HON v. PAN
Panama Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) Articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
11.11.2016
PAN v. MEX Improper conduct among spectators (homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 25,000 +
Panama
15.11.2016 Failure to secure the doors towards the field of play FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations Warning
TRI v. PAN article 52 of the FDC

Panama Breaking the shield of the bench by team delegation member warning

PAN v.USA Non authorized pre-match ceremony CHF 8,000 +
Panama articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
28.03.2017 Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) warning
Law 7 Laws of the Game
PAN v. USA
Panama Duration of national anthem and improper conduct of ball kids articles 4 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
28.03.2017
PAN v. HON CHF 25,000 +

Panama Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
13.06.2017 warning
PAN v. TRI CHF 25,000 +

Panama Improper conduct among spectators (Homophobic chants) article 67 of the FDC
05.09.2017 warning
PNG v. NCL
Papua New Guinea 1 bottle of water thrown on the pitch by a spectator Art 65 and following Warning
29.05.2016
PER v. PAR
Paraguay Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
13.11.2015
PAR v. BRA
Paraguay Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
29.03.2016
PAR v. CHI article 67 of the FDC
Paraguay Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) and insulting chants by supporters CHF 25,000 + warning
01.09.2016 article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
PAR v. COL
Paraguay Improper conduct among spectators (Discriminatory chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 20,000 + warning
6.10.2016
PAR v. ECU
Paraguay Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
23.03.2017
CHI v. PAR article 52 of the FDC

Paraguay Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) CHF 7,000 + warning
PER v. CHI
Peru Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + reprimand + warning
13.10.2015
PER v. PAR Delayed kick off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) + three supporters entered field of
Peru article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
13.11.2015 play following match
BRA v. PER
Peru Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
17.11.2015
PER v. VEN
Peru Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 15000 + warning
24.03.2016
PER v. ECU
Peru Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 30,000 + warning
06.09.2016
CHI v. PER
Peru Improper conduct among ist own group of spectators (Discriminatory chants) all charges dismissed
11.10.2016
PERU v. BRA article 67 of the FDC

Peru Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion) Warning
15.11.2016 FIFA Stadium and Security Regulations
PER v. BOL articles 4 and 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Peru Pitch invasion by Media warning
ECU v. PER Improper conduct among its own group of spectators spectators (Homophobic CHF 25,000 +
Peru article 67 of the FDC
05.09.2017 chants) warning
BHR v. PHI
Philippines Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
13.10.2015
ROU v. POL Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting of incendiary devices) articles 52 & 67 of the FDC
Poland CHF 35,000 + Warning + Reprimand
11.11.2016 Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
MNE v. POL Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices and blocking of article 67 of the FDC
Poland CHF 17,500 + warning
26.03.2017 stairways) article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia

POL v. ROU Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, fans sitting on
Poland FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 10,000 + warning
10.06.2017 the stairways, disorders among spectators)
DEN v. POL CHF 10,000 +
Poland Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) article 67 of the FDC
01.09.2017 warning
SUI v. POR
Portugal use of laser article 67 of the FDC warning
6.09.2016
POR V. HUN articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Portugal Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices) Warning
PUR v. GRN Pyrotechnic device(s) + pitch invasion by supporters + players shirts numbering not
Puerto Rico article 67 of the FDC + article 19 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7500 + warning
12.06.2015 conforming
IRN v. QAT
Qatar article 52 of the FDC CHF 30,000 + warning
01.09.2016 Team misconduct
QAT v. TRN article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Qatar Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) warning
23.03.2017 Law 7 Laws of the Game

QAT v. KOR Displaying political image
Qatar articles 9 & 24 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 50,000 + reprimand
13.06.2017 Improper conduct among spectators (political displays)
article 57 of the Equipment Regulations
Failure to comply with media obligations

QAT v. CHN article 52 of the FDC and articles 4, 5, 25 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 CHF 5,000 +
Qatar Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both)
5.09.2017 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
No flags hoisted and flown in the stadium
IRL v. GEO articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Republic of Ireland Pitch invasion by supporter warning

ROU v. MNG
Romania Pyrotechnic devices, laser and indequate searching procedure FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations CHF 25,000 + warning
04.09.2016
ARM v. ROU article 67 of the FDC

Romania Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) CHF 5,000 + warning
08.10.2016
Ban on playing in the Arena Nationale of

Improper conduct among spectators (letting of incendiary devices, political banners
articles 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC Bucharest for 2 official matches (of
ROU v. POL and flags, booing the national anthem)
Romania FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations which 1 ban is suspended for a period of
11.11.2016 Unsatisfactory security organisation
article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia 2 years) + CHF 95,000 + Warning +
Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both)
Reprimand
ROU v. DEN articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Romania Improper conduct among spectators (use of laser and whistles) CHF 8,000 + warning
Partial suspension of sanction revoked

ROU v. ARM Improper conduct among spectators (laser, letting off incendiary devices, throwing articles 65 & 67 of the FDC thus, ban on playing in the stadium
Romania
01.09.2017 objects, displaying discriminatory and religious banners) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations Arena National for one match
CHF 15,000 + warning
MNE v. ROU Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices
Romania article 67 of the FDC CHF 10,000 + warning
04.09.2017 and displaying discriminatory banner)
SMR v. AZE
San Marino Crowd Disturbance (1 Bengal light) articles 65 & 67 of the FDC warning
04.09.2016
KSA v. PLE article 67 of the FDC + article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + artice 25 of
Saudi Arabia Pitch invasion by away supporters Warning
11.06.2015 the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
IRQ v. KAS
Saudi Arabia Spectactors entering in the mixed zone article 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
06.09.2016
KSA v. AUS
Saudi Arabia Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
06.10.2016
KSA v. UAE articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Saudi Arabia Security issues (overcrowding stadium and shortcomings in security) Warning

KSA v. IRQ
Saudi Arabia Improper conduct among spectators (accessing restricted area) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
28.03.2017
UAE v. KSA articles 4 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Saudi Arabia Failure to comply with media obligations CHF 7,500 + warning
29.08.2017
KSA v. JPN Improper conduct among spectators (throwing objects [water bottles]) articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Saudi Arabia warning
08.09.2017 No flags hoisted or flown in the stadium articles 5 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
St. Vincent & the GUY v. VIN

Failure to provide an accurate passport for a player article 19 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
Grenadines 14.06.2015
St. Vincent and the VIN v. TRI
Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 2000 + warning
Grenadines 25.03.2016
MLT v. SCO
Scotland Delayed kick-off (1st half) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
04.09.2016

Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (throwing objects, political
ENG v. SCO articles 4, 5, 9 and 24 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Scotland banners and flags, booing the national anthem) CHF 20,000 + Warning + Reprimand
11.11.2016 Law 4 of the Laws of the Game 2016/2017
wearing non-approved armband with political symbol
article 8.3 of the Equipment Regulations
SCO v. SVN
Scotland Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
26.03.2017
SCO v. ENG
Scotland Improper conduct among spectators (booing the national anthem) article 67 of the FDC CHF 5,000 + warning
10.06.2017
RSA v. SEN article 52 of the FDC Warning +

Senegal Team misconduct of ist delegation members
12.11.2016 articles 4 and 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Reprimand
BFA v. SEN article 52 of the FDC

Senegal Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) warning
SRB v. IRL
Serbia Delayed kick-off (1st half) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
05.09.2016
SRB v. AUT Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) and improper conduct among
Serbia FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulationsarticle 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 of the Regulations of CHF 8,000 + warning
09.10.2016 spectators (letting off incendiary devices)
the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
SRB v. WAL Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, throwing articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Serbia CHF 22,500 + reprimand
11.06.2017 objects, political banners, political and homophobic chants) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
SRB v. MDA Improper conduct among spectators (political chants, displaying discriminatory articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Serbia CHF 20,000 + warning
02.09.2017 banner and letting off incendiary devices) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
SVK v. ENG
Slovakia Crowd Disturbance (visiting fans standing and blocking stairways) article 67 of the FDC warning
04.09.2016
LTU v. SVK
Slovakia Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (throwing objects) article 67 of the FDC warning
10.06.2017
SVN v. SVK Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary devices, objects being articles 65 & 67 of the FDC
Slovenia warning
08.10.2016 thrown and insulting chants) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
SLV v. ENG articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Slovenia Improper conduct among spectators (Letting off incendiary devices) CHF 5,000 + warning
SCO v. SVN
Slovenia Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
26.03.2017
SVN v. LTU articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Slovenia Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion) warning
TAH v. SOL article 55 of the FDC

Solomon Islands Fielding an inelegible player Forfeit (3:0) + CHF 6,000

ITA v. ESP
Spain Late hand over of team sheets articles 4 & 19 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
6.10.2016
ISR v. ESP article 52 of the FDC

Spain Late hand over of team sheet warning
MKD v. ESP FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations

Spain Failure to comply with media obligations warning
SWE v. BLR Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices article 67 of the FDC
Sweden warning
25.03.2017 and display of political banners) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
SWE v. FRA article 67 of the FDC

Sweden Improper conduct among spectators (letting off incendiary device) CHF 5,000 + warning
AND v. SUI
Switzerland Late arrival of the team and late hand over of team sheets articles 4 & 19 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
10.10.2016
SUI v. LVA articles 67 of the FDC

Switzerland Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion) warning
SYR v. IRN
Syria Improper conduct among spectators (throwing bottles) articles 65 & 67 of the FDC Warning
15.11.2016
SYR v. CHN No flags hoisted or flown in the stadium articles 5 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Syria Warning
13.06.2017 Marketing related issue (ambush marketing) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
SYR v. QAT
Syria No flags hoisted or flown in the stadium articles 5 & 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3,000 + warning
31.08.2017
IRN v. SYR Failure to comply with media obligations Art. 24 of the Regulations of FIFA World Cup
Syria warning
5.09.2017 Non-compliant equipment FIFA Equipment Regulations
THA v. AUS Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC CHF 10,000 +
Thailand
15.11.2016 Infringement of media and marketing regulations articles 4, 5 and 25 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
TLS v. MNG Overcrowding + unauthorised access after match (first official match organised by
Timor Leste article 65 and following of the FDC Warning
12.03.2015 Timor Leste)
TLS v. MAS Improper conduct among supporters, including object (water bottle) being thrown
Timor Leste article 67 of the FDC Warning
13.10.2015 towards referee
VIN v. TRI
Trinidad and Tobago Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 2000 + warning
25.03.2016
TRI v. PAN Wearing shirts with not allowed numbers + ball kids delaying the restart of the
Trinidad and Tobago articles 4 & 19 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
24.03.2017 game
LYB v. TUN articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Tunisia Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) Warning
CRO v. TUR
Turkey Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
05.09.2016
TUR v. UKR articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Turkey Improper conduct among spectators (Throwing objects [bottle], pitch invasion) CHF 3,000 + warning
TUR v. KVX articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Turkey Improper conduct among spectators (banner) CHF 5,000 + Warning
Improper conduct among spectators (pitch invasion and throwing missiles at the end articles 52, 65 & 67 of the FDC
TUR v. FIN
Turkey of the match) articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + warning
24.03.2017
Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) Law 7 Laws of the Game
TUR v. CRO article 67 of the FDC
Turkey Improper conduct among spectators (accessing restricted area) warning
TKM v. GUA
Turkmenistan Improper conduct among supporters, including objects (water bottles) being thrown article 67 of the FDC Warning
13.10.2015
MAS v. UAE
UAE Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
17.11.2015
UAE v. PLE
UAE Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5000 + warning
24.03.2016
JPN v. UAE
UAE Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7,500 + warning
01.09.2016
UAE v. AUS
UAE Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4, 5 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7,500 + warning
06.09.2016
UAE v. THA
UAE Improper conduct among spectators (throwing fans into the pitch) article 67 of the FDC warning
06.10.2016
KSA v. UAE
UAE Post match interview (2 players did not appear) articles 4 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 7,500 + warning
11.10.2016
AUS v. UAE articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
UAE Players' failure to respect fair play indications after the match warning
28.03.2017 article 18 of the Guidelines for FIFA Match Officials
THA v. UAE Failure to comply with media obligations article 52 of the FDC
UAE CHF 10,000 + warning
13.06.2017 Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) articles 4, 5 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
UAE v. KSA
UAE Failure to comply with media obligations articles 4 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 15,000 + warning
29.08.2017
IRQ v. UAE CHF 20,000 +

UAE Failure to comply with media obligations articles 4 & 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
05.09.2017 warning
UGA v. TOG article 65 of the FDC + article 5 of the Regulations 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia + articles 1, 16 & 56
Uganda Group of supporters sitting in an improper place (emergency exits and stairway) CHF 5000 + warning
15.11.2015 of the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
UKR v. KVX articles 67 of the FDC

Ukraine Improper conduct among spectators (discriminatory flag) CHF 15,000 + warning
UKR v. FIN articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Ukraine Improper conduct among spectators (insulting chants,, letting off incendiary devices) CHF 7,000 + Warning
FIN v. UKR Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary device,
Ukraine article 67 of the FDC CHF 10,000 + warning
11.06.2017 spectators climbing over the barriers)
UKR v. TUR Improper conduct among spectators (discriminatory chants and banners, letting off articles 58, 65 & 67 of the FDC
Ukraine CHF 45,000 + warning
02.09.2017 incendiary devices, pitch invasion, blocked stairways) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
ISL v. UKR
Ukraine Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (letting off incendiary devices) article 67 of the FDC CHF 3,000 + warning
05.09.2017

United States of USA v. MEX
Non-approved pre-match ceremony article 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 5,000 + Warning
America 11.11.2016
article 18 of the Guidelins for FIFA Match Officials
BOL v. URU
Uruguay Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) article 52 of the FDC + articles 4 & 5 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 3000 + warning
08.10.2015
URU v. COL
Uruguay Pitch invasion by supporters articles 65 & 67 of the FDC Warning
13.10.2015
URU v. CHI
Uruguay Homophobic chants by supporters article 67 of the FDC CHF 20000 + warning
17.11.2015
URU vs PAR
Uruguay Crowd disturbances ( one bengal light) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
6.09.2016
URU v. ARG
Uruguay Improper conduct among spectators (insulting chants) article 67 of the FDC CHF 25,000 + warning
31.08.2017
UZB v. KOR
Uzbekistan Failure to comply with media obligations article 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia warning
05.09.2017
articles 52 & 67 of the FDC + articles 4 & 9 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia +
VEN v. CHI Delayed kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) + improper conduct by supporters,
Venezuela articles 4 & 29 (as well as article 2 of Annexe C) of the FIFA stadium Regulations on the Safety and CHF 20000 + warning
29.03.2016 including fireworks, objects (bottles) being thrown, pitch invasion
Security.
ECU v. VEN Improper conduct among its own group of spectators (throwing bottles, letting off CHF 20,000 +
Venezuela article 67 of the FDC
15.11.2016 incendiary devices) Warning
VEN v. COL article 52 of the FDC

Venezuela Delayed Kick-off (either 1st half/2nd half or both) CHF 3,000 + warning
TPE v. VIE
Vietnam Pitch invasion by supporters article 67 of the FDC + article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia CHF 10000 + warning
08.09.2015
VIE v.TPE
Vietnam Improper conduct among supporters, including fires being lit articles 65 & 67 of the FDC CHF 3000 + warning
24.03.2016
WAL v. SRB Improper conduct among spectators (political symbols and banners) FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations
Wales CHF 20,000 + Warning + Reprimand
12.11.2016 Non-approved pre-match ceremony article 4 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
YEM v. PRK
Yemen Fielding an ineligible player (Al Radaei) article 55 of the FDC + article 8 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Regulations CHF 6000 + forfeit (0-3)
11.06.2015
YEM v. PRK
Yemen Obstruction of media attending training session at the stadium article 52 of the FDC + article 26 of the Regulations of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Warning
11.06.2015
ZAM v. ALG articles 65 & 67 of the FDC

Zambia Improper conduct amongspectators (throwing objects [bottles]) CHF 7,000 + warning
MISCONDUCT BY PLAYERS/OFFICIALS 2018 FIFA WORLD CUP RUSSIA QUALIFIERS
Decisions are listed in alphabetical order according to the participating teams
Included are direct red cards or cases of misconduct by players or officials decided on by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee
FIFAs Disciplinary Committee takes decisions based on the specific circumstances of each case
Some decisions may be subject to appeal
This document is provided as information for media. Only the decision as communicated to the concerned parties shall be deemed a valid legal document
Last updated 2 October 2017. Latest decisiones are marked in gray.
Team Match Player / Official Incident(s) FDC articles breached Suspension Fine
ALB v. ISR
Albania Etrirt Berisha Direct red card art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) FDC 2 matches CHF 5,000
12.11.2016
POR v. AND
Andorra Marc Rebes Ruiz Direct red card art. 48 FDC 2 matches CHF 5,000
07.10.2016
POR v. AND Rule 18 of the Laws of
Andorra Jess Luis lvarez De Eulate (official) Protesting and standing outside the technical area warning
07.10.2016 the Game
BAN v. KGZ
Bangladesh Lodewijk de Kruif (Official) Sent off art. 57 2 matches CHF 7500
11.06.2015
ARU v. BRB
Barbados Akeene Browne Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match CHF 5000
10.06.2015
BEL v. GIB art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) of

Belgium Axel Witsel Serious foul play 2 matches CHF 5,000 + warning
31.08.2017 the FDC
BOL v. URU
Bolivia Jair Torrico Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match CHF 5000
08.10.2015
PAR v. BOL
Bolivia Marcelo Torrico (Official) Sent off art. 49 par. 1 lit. a) 4 matches CHF 7500
17.11.2015
Law 4 of the Laws of the
Game
PER v. BOL
Bolivia Gilbert lvarez Showing undergarment with religious message art. 24 of the warning
31.08.2017
Regulations of the 2018
FIFA World Cup Russia
BOL v. CHI art. 48 par. 1 lit. c) of CHF 5,000 +

Bolivia Mauricio Ronald Soria (official) Offensive behaviour 2 matches
05.09.2017 the FDC reprimand
BOL v. CHI art. 48 par. 1 lit. c) of CHF 5,000 +

Bolivia Nelson Diaz (official) Offensive behaviour 2 matches
05.09.2017 the FDC reprimand
2 matches of
which 1 match is
Bosnia and GRE v. BIH suspended for a
Mehmed Bazdarevic (official) Offensive behaviour and fair play Art. 57 FDC CHF 5,000
Herzegovina 13.11.2016 probationary
period of 12
months
Bosnia and BIH v. GRE
Edin Dzeko Offensive behaviour art. 57 of the FDC CHF 2,500 + warning
Bosnia and BIH v. GRE

Muhamed Besic Offensive behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 1 match CHF 5,000 + warning
Bosnia and BIH v. GRE 6-months match CHF 3,000 +
Stphane Gilli (official) Offensive behaviour art. 57 of the FDC
Herzegovina 09.06.2017 suspension reprimand
ARG v. BRA
Brazil David Luiz Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match CHF 5000
13.11.2015
SLE v. CHA
Chad Constant Madtoingu Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match CHF 5000 + warning
13.10.2015
URU v. CHI
Chile Jorge Valdivia Direct Red Card art. 49 par. 1 lit. a) 4 matches CHF 10,000
17.11.2015
URU v. CHI Player made obscene gestures to the stands (incident not mentioned in official
Chile Eduardo Vargas art. 54 + art. 77 a) 2 matches CHF 7500
17.11.2015 match reports)
CHI v. ARG
Chile Rene Lara (Official) non-respect of decision art. 64 FDC 2 matches CHF 5,000 + warning
24.03.2016
VEN v. CHI
Chile Manuel Suarez (Official) Sent off art. 49 FDC 4 matches CHF 10,000
29.03.2016
VEN v. CHI
Chile Martin Tocalli (Official) Sent off art. 49 FDC 4 matches CHF 10,000
29.03.2016
4 matches, of
which 1 match is
PAR v. CHI CHF 5,000 +
Chile Gary Alexis Medel Soto Direct red card art. 49 FDC suspended for a
01.09.2016 Reprimand
probationary
period of 2 years
URU v. COL
Colombia Juan Cuadrado Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) 2 matches CHF 7500
13.10.2015
BOL v.COL
Colombia Pablo Javier Garabello (Official) Sent off art. 57 FDC 1 match CHF 5000
24.03.2016
CRC v. PAN art. 48 par.1 lit. d) of the

Costa Rica Giancarlo Gonzalez Castro Direct red card 2 matches CHF 5,000
08.06.2017 FDC
CRO v. ISL
Croatia Ivan Perisic Direct red card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) FDC 1 match CHF 5,000
12.11.2016
PER v. ECU
Ecuador Michael Antonio Arroyo Mina Direct red card art. 48 FDC 1 match CHF 5000
06.09.2016
ENG v. SVK
England Bamidele Alli Offensive behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 1 match CHF 5,000 + warning
04.09.2017
EST v. BEL art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) of

Estonia Artjom Dmitrijev Direct red card 1 match CHF 5,000
09.06.2017 the FDC
GRE v. BIH
Greece Kyriakos Papadopoulos Direct red card art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) FDC 2 matches CHF 5,000
13.11.2016
BIH v. GRE
Greece Konstantinos Manolas Offensive behaviour art. 57 of the FDC CHF 2,500 + warning
09.06.2017
BIH v. GRE
Greece Ioannis Giannotas Offensive behaviour art. 57 of the FDC warning
09.06.2017
4 matches
PUR v. GRN (confirmed by the
Grenada Anthony Modeste (Official) Sent off art. 49 par. 1 lit. a) CHF 9000
12.06.2015 Appeal
Committee)
HON v. SLV
Honduras Jorge Luis Pinto (Official) Sent off art. 57 FDC 4 matches CHF 7,500
29.03.2016
HUN v. POR art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) of

Hungary Tamas Priskin Violent conduct 2 matches CHF 5,000 + warning
03.09.2017 the FDC
IND v. GUM
India Sehnaj Singh Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match CHF 5000
12.11.2015
IRN v. QAT Rule 1 of the laws of the
Iran Carlos Queiroz (official) Did not respect the technical area on multiple occasions warning
01.09.2016 game
6 matches, of
which 3 match
IRN v. QAT are suspended for
Iran Official Javad Nekouman Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC CHF 25,000
01.09.2016 a probationary
period of 12
months
IRN v. QAT
Iran Player Sardar Azmoun Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 1 match CHF 5,000
01.09.2016
IRN v. QAT
Iran Player Ehsan Haji Safi Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 1 match CH 5,000
01.09.2018
UZB v. IRN
Iran Carlos Queiroz (official) Declarations during a press conference Art. 57 FDC warning
06.10.2016
QAT v. IRN FIFA Stadium Safety and

Iran Mehdi Kharati Failure to comply with the FIFA Stadium Safety and Security Regulations warning
23.03.2017 Security Regulations
KOR v. IRN art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) of

Iran Saeid Ezatolahi Afagh Violent conduct 2 matches CHF 5,000 + warning
31.08.2017 the FDC
MLI v. CIV All charges

Ivory Coast Serge Aurier Celebrating a goal doing an apparent offensive gesture Art. 57 FDC
08.10.2016 dismissed
NCA v. JAM
Jamaica Lance Laing Direct Red Card art. 49 par. 1 lit. a) 4 matches CHF 5000
08.09.2015
NCA v. JAM
Jamaica Upston Edwards Direct Red Card art. 49 par. 1 lit. a) 4 matches CHF 5000
08.09.2015
2 matches (of
NCA v. JAM which 1 is
Jamaica Winfried Schaefer (Official) Offensive language by coach towards match officials art. 57 CHF 5000
08.09.2015 suspended for a
period of 1 year)
KGZ v. JOR
Jordan Amer Shafi Mahmoud Sabbah Aggressive behaviour by player towards security staff after match art. 57 1 match CHF 5000 + warning
17.11.2015
KGZ v. JOR
Jordan Odai Yusuf Ismaeel Al Saify Aggressive behaviour by player towards medical staff after match art. 57 n/a Warning
17.11.2015
KGZ v. JOR
Jordan Yaseen Mahmoud Abdallah Bakheet Aggressive behaviour by player towards ball kids after match art. 57 n/a Warning
17.11.2015
KAZ v. DEN art. 48 par.1 lit. d) of the

Kazakhstan Bauyrzhan Islamkhan Direct red card 3 matches CHF 5,000
10.06.2017 FDC
LIB v. MYA Direct red card for excessive violence + unsporting conduct towards match
Lebanon Oumari Joan (player) art. 48 + art. 57 FDC 3 matches CHF 10,000
29.03.2016 official after the card was given
MLT v. SCO
Malta Luke Gambin Direct red card for violent conduct art. 48 FDC 2 matches CHF 5,000
04.09.2016
LTU v. MLT
Malta Jonathan Caruana Direct red card art. 48 FDC 2 matches CHF 5000
11.10.2016
MAR v. EQG
Morocco Adil Karrouchy Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match CHF 5000
12.11.2015
3 matches of
which 1 match is
NCL v. NZL suspended for a CHF 5,000 +
New Caledonia Bertrand Kai Direct red card art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) FDC
15.11.2016 probationary reprimand
period of 12
months
2 matches of
which 1 match is
NCL v. NZL suspended for a
New Zealand Paul Gothard (official) Offensive behaviour and fair play art. 57 FDC CHF 5,000 + Warning
15.11.2016 probationary
period of 12
months
AZE v. NOR
Norway SELNS Ole Kristian Misconduct against an official Art. 57 FDC 4 matches CHF 5000
08.10.2016
4 matches, of
which 2 matches
AZE v. NOR are suspended for
Norway Martin Keith Foyston Misconduct against an official art. 57 FDC CHF 3,000
08.10.2016 a probationary
period of 12
months
KSA v. PLE
Palestine Abdel Nasser Barakat (Official) Sent off art. 57 1 match CHF 5000
11.06.2015
art. 26 of the
TRI v. PAN
Panama Hernn Gmez (official) Failure to comply with media obligations Regulations of the 2018 CHF 7500 + warning
24.03.2017
PNG v. TAH
Papua New Guinea David Eric Browne Direct red card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) FDC 1 match CHF 5000
23.03.2017
UZB v. PHI
Philippines Jose Elmer Porteria Direct red card for serious foul play art. 48 FDC 1 match CHF 5,000
24.03.2016
PER v. CHI
Peru Christian Cueva Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. c) 1 match CHF 5000
13.10.2015
IRN v. QAT
Qatar Player Adbelkarim Hassan Fadlalla Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 3 match CHF 15,000
01.09.2019
IRN v. QAT
Qatar Player Ahmed Yasser M. Abdelrhman Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 2 match CHF 7,500
01.09.2020
IRN v. QAT
Qatar Player Meshaal Adbulla B.M. Abdulla Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 2 match CHF 7,500
01.09.2021
IRN v. QAT
Qatar Player Khaled Muftah E. M. Muftag Unsporting behaviour art. 57 of the FDC 2 match CHF 7,500
01.09.2022
art. 57 of the FDC

art. 57 of the Equipment
Regulations
QAT v. KOR arts. 4, 5 & 24 of the CHF 5,000 +
Qatar Hasan Khalid Alhaydos Unsporting behaviour
13.06.2017 Regulations of the 2018 reprimand
FIFA Stadium Safety and
Security Regulations
art. 57 of the FDC

art. 4 par. 2 of the 2018
IRL v. AUT
Republic of Ireland Martin O'Neill (Official) Unsporting behaviour FIFA World Cup Reprimand
11.06.2017
Regulations
art. 57 of the FDC

IRL v. AUT art. 4 par. 2 of the 2018
Republic of Ireland James McClean Unsporting behaviour Reprimand
11.06.2017 FIFA World Cup
Regulations
SAM v. ASA
Samoa Lapalapa Toni Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. c) 1 match n/a
31.08.2015
SMR v. AZE
San Marino Cristian Brolli Direct red card for serious foul play art. 48 FDC 1 match CHF 5,000
04.09.2016
art. 26 of the
IRQ v. KSA
Saudi Arabia Lambertus Van Marwijk (official) Post-match press conference Regulations of the 2018 warning
06.09.2016
Ban from
entering the
dressing room
RSA v. SEN CHF 5,000 + Warning
Senegal Abdoulay Seydou Sow (official) Offensive behaviour and fair play art. 57 FDC and substitutes
12.11.2016 + Reprimand
bench (including
the tunnel) for 1
match
RSA v. SEN Stadium Ban for CHF 5,000 + Warning

Senegal Lamine Diatta (official) Offensive behaviour and fair play art. 57 FDC
12.11.2016 1 match + Reprimand
RSA v. SEN all charges

Senegal Sergine M Kara Mbodji Offensive behaviour and fair play art. 57 FDC
RSA v. SEN all charges

Senegal Cheikou Kouyate Offensive behaviour and fair play art. 57 FDC
SYR v. SIN
Singapore Madhu Mohana Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. c) 2 matches CHF 5000
17.11.2015
SVK v. ENG
Slovakia Jan Durica Post-match interview comments related to the referee art. 57 FDC CHF 5,000
04.09.2016
4 matches, of
which 2 matches
BFA v. RSA
South Africa Owen Da Gama (official) Misconduct against an official Art. 49 FDC are suspended for CHF 5,000
08.10.2016
a probationary
period of 1 year
CPV v. RSA art. 48 par. 1 lit. c) of
South Africa Mulomowandau Erick Mathoho Violent conduct 2 matches CHF 5,000 + warning
01.09.2017 the FDC
SKN v. TCA
St. Kitts and Nevis Mudassa Howe Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 1 match n/a
23.03.2015
LCA v. ATG art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) +
St. Lucia Joseph Jamil Direct Red Card 2 matches CHF 6000
14.06.2015 art. 57
LCA v. ATG
St. Lucia Polius Zaccheus Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) 2 matches CHF 6000
14.06.2015
MTN v. SSD
South Sudan Aluck Mabior Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) 3 matches CHF 7500
13.10.2015
KGZ v. TJK
Tajikistan Farkhod Vasiev Direct Red Card art. 49 par. 1 lit. a) 4 matches CHF 5000
08.10.2015
IRQ v. THA
Thailand Koravit Namwiset Direct red card art. 48 FDC 1 match no fine
11.10.2016
TRI v. HON art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) of

Trinidad and Tobago Alvin Jones Serious foul play 2 matches CHF 5,000 + warning
01.09.2017 the FDC
Art. 4 & 26 of the

KSA v. UAE All charges
UAE Alhajeri Ali Ahmed Mabkhout Failure to comply with media obligations Regulations of the 2018 no fine
Art. 4 & 26 of the

KSA v. UAE All charges
UAE Alamoodi Omar Abdulrahman Failure to comply with media obligations Regulations of the 2018 no fine
BOL v. VEN
Venezuela Luis Seijas Direct Red Card art. 48 par. 1 lit. d) 2 matches CHF 5000
12.11.2015
IRL v. WAL
Wales Taylor Neil John Direct red card art. 48 par. 1 lit. b) FDC 2 matches CHF 5,000
24.03.2017

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