what is fifa saying about the penalty in england ghana match

FIFA has not publicly issued a detailed ruling in the sources I found on the England vs Ghana penalty incident. The clearest reported position is that the on-field decision stood, because VAR did not intervene, while Ghana’s camp said the call should have been a penalty and even a red card.

What was reported

• Ghana were denied a penalty after Ezri Konsa’s challenge on Prince Kwabena Adu, and the referee allowed play to continue.

• Reports say VAR did not ask the referee to review the incident, which is why the no-call remained in place.

• Carlos Queiroz publicly criticized the decision, saying VAR “went for a coffee” and claiming it was a clear penalty.

FIFA’s stance so far

• The available reports do not show FIFA releasing a separate statement defending or overturning the decision.

• Instead, the incident has been discussed in post-match coverage as one of the tournament’s major officiating controversies.

• Media analysis notes that former refereeing voices also described it as a penalty-worthy challenge.

In plain terms

FIFA’s practical position, based on the match outcome and reporting, is that the referee’s decision was allowed to stand. The controversy is that many observers, including Ghana’s coach and some analysts, believe the contact should have resulted in a penalty.

TL;DR: FIFA has not been quoted giving a dramatic public explanation; the no-penalty decision stayed in place because VAR did not overturn it, and Ghana strongly disagreed.