Fifa has suspended officials from both the UAE and Qatar national teams following incidents during their 2026 World Cup qualifier on October 14, 2025.
Matar Obaid Saeed Mesfer Al Dhaheri, supervisor of the UAE national team, was suspended for 16 matches and fined 10,000 Swiss francs (Dh45,500) after being found guilty of “unsporting behavior toward an opponent” and assaulting the referee.
Meanwhile, Tarek Salman of Qatar was handed a two-match suspension and a fine of 5,000 Swiss francs for serious foul play, under Fifa’s regulations for misconduct of players and officials.
Source: Khaleejtimes
