Several outlets report that FIFA is facing public criticism after some World Cup players are allegedly told not to speak Spanish during post-match press conferences. The issue, described as a “storm” over FIFA’s media rules, follows incidents in which players reportedly attempted to use Spanish and were then instructed to switch to another language or comply with conference guidelines. Critics interpret the guidance as an effective ban on Spanish in the United States, where the tournament is being held, while supporters and FIFA officials have not been cited in the provided material as offering a detailed counter-argument. The controversy centers on how FIFA structures language use in its media sessions and whether the instructions are applied consistently. Both sources repeat the claim that players were told not to speak Spanish during press conferences, framing it as a language restriction connected to FIFA’s press-conference procedures. The reporting indicates the matter is drawing attention to FIFA’s communication policy and how it affects players and media access during the tournament.