ZIFA tightens accountability on referees — as FIFA’s World Cup crackdown signals a new era for dissent

Zimbabwean football’s leadership is moving to sharpen match-day discipline, with ZIFA confirming officiating amendments and warning players against confrontational protests. The shift comes as FIFA and IFAB unveil World Cup-only measures for 2026 that could see red cards issued for demonstrative dissent, including leaving the pitch in protest.