Cameroon players left fuming with VAR decisions against England at the Women's World Cup
Cameroon players left fuming with VAR decisions against England at the Women's World Cup

FIFA open disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following Women's World Cup clash with England


FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Cameroon following their behaviour in Sunday's Women's World Cup last-16 match against England.

Cameroon on two occasions remonstrated with the officials at length and looked as if they might not continue playing after Video Assistant Referee decisions went against them during the contest in Valenciennes, which England won 3-0.

A FIFA spokesperson said on Wednesday: "Following the round of 16 match between Cameroon and England on June 23 at the FIFA Women's World Cup, we can confirm that proceedings have now been opened by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee against the Cameroonian Football Association for alleged breaches related to article 52 (team misconduct) and article 57 (offensive behaviour and fair play) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

"As proceedings are now ongoing, please understand that no further comment can be made at this stage. Further updates will be provided in due course."

An ill-tempered game at the Stade du Hainaut also saw yellow cards issued to Cameroon's Yvonne Leuko after she caught Nikita Parris in the face with an elbow, and Alexandra Takounda for a poor challenge on Steph Houghton.

There was also an incident in which England's Toni Duggan had her arm spat on by Augustine Ejangue.

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