France’s football federation appeals to FIFA to overturn a yellow card shown to Michael Olise during France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. Multiple outlets report that the appeal comes amid disciplinary uncertainty involving an earlier yellow-card-related controversy described as the “Balogun case.” France is seeking to have Olise’s booking rescinded before the next stage of the tournament, with several reports stating the move is aimed at safeguarding Olise’s availability ahead of the quarter-finals. The French Football Federation (FFF) makes the request directly to FIFA, arguing for reversal of the card that was issued during the match against Paraguay. Coverage notes that, as things stand, the yellow card places Olise on a “disciplinary tightrope,” meaning any further booking could affect his participation in the knockout fixtures. The outlets do not provide FIFA’s decision or any confirmation of the grounds for reversal beyond the federation’s request to cancel the booking.