At this World Cup, FIFA’s increasing reliance on technology is drawing fresh criticism amid a series of officiating controversies. Multiple incidents during the tournament are described as being central to disputes over key decisions, including a controversy involving a red card for Folarin Balogun (as referenced in one report). While FIFA has promoted technological tools to reduce errors and provide more consistent outcomes, critics argue that disagreements have not disappeared and, in some cases, have intensified. The coverage frames the situation as “mission creep,” suggesting that technology—rather than settling disputes—has become part of the controversy itself, including over how decisions are reviewed and communicated. FIFA President Gianni Infantino is portrayed as having expected technology to address long-running referee concerns, but the tournament’s sequence of contested calls is used to challenge that expectation. The reporting from different outlets converges on the view that technology is now inseparable from the disputes surrounding officiating, leading to continued debate about its effectiveness and implementation at major matches.