What happened?

The World Cup was marked by racist incidents during the competition. The Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football criticizes the lack of action by FIFA in relation to these incidents. The organization defends that the governing body of football must punish the fans and the Argentine federation.

Why it matters for Brazil?

Brazil has a long history of fighting against racism in football. The organization defends that FIFA must follow the example of Brazil and punish the fans and federations that allow racist incidents.

What comes next?

The Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football is pressuring FIFA to take measures against the fans and federations that allow racist incidents. The organization defends that the governing body of football must punish the fans and federations that allow racist incidents.

The last match of Brazil was against Norway, on 5 July 2026, and ended with a result of 1-2. The Brazilian team has a good recent form, with 3 wins and 1 defeat in the last 5 games (LWWWD). The next match of Brazil will be against Australia, on 25 September 2026.

The Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football is an organization that works to combat racism in football. The organization defends that FIFA must punish the fans and federations that allow racist incidents. The Observatory also defends that civil society and the press must pressure FIFA to take measures against racism in football.

Rule allows FIFA intervention

FIFA established a rule that allows the entity to intervene in cases of racism. The rule was established in 2025, but still has not resulted in an effective response to recent cases.

The Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football defends that FIFA must punish the fans and federations that allow racist incidents. The organization also defends that civil society and the press must pressure FIFA to take measures against racism in football.

Pressure should not fall on players

The Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football defends that the responsibility for denouncing and combating racism cannot be transferred to players. The organization mentions the player Vinicius Junior as one of the main voices against racism in football, but highlights that he faces retaliation when he takes a position.

The Observatory of Racial Discrimination in Football defends that FIFA must punish the fans and federations that allow racist incidents. The organization also defends that civil society and the press must pressure FIFA to take measures against racism in football.