# Fifa investigates alleged racist abuse after England end under-15 match against Ireland

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/england-under-15s-walk-off-pitch-against-ireland-in-world-cup-after-racism-allegation/
- Published: 2026-10-26T19:20:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T19:47:18+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/26/england-under-15-walk-off-pitch-ireland-world-cup-racism-allegation
- Topics: Football, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- England left the pitch after a player reported a racist slur.
- Ireland were leading 4-1 when the match was abandoned.
- Fifa is investigating and will consider possible disciplinary action.

## Summary

England abandoned their Under-15 World Cup match against the Republic of Ireland after a player reported being racially abused in the final minute. Fifa is investigating the allegation and has referred the matter to its independent disciplinary committee, which will decide whether further action is needed.

Ireland were leading 4-1 in the Group C fixture in Baku when the player is believed to have told England’s coaching staff that an opponent had called him a “monkey”. Head coach Matt Thorpe then led his team off, and an assistant coach told the referee they were reporting racism and did not want to resume. Fifa says it is collecting official reports; the Football Association is understood to be supporting England’s players and staff while seeking more information. The inaugural tournament features 189 countries and territories, with more than 3,000 players scheduled to take part in 950 matches.

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