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What is FIFA's role?

FIFA, football's global governing body, organises the World Cup and sets rules for host nations, including security standards for teams. After incidents like the Mexico fans' fireworks or Ecuador's disrupted sleep, FIFA would review if security protocols were followed and potentially fine or sanction the host association for any failings.

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Mbappe leads Golden Boot race with 10 goals before World Cup final England faces Mexico amid severe thunderstorms, fan disruption. Mexico fans fail to wake England players with fireworks

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