The Serbian Football Association has launched a stunning broadside at the English FA, issuing a formal threat to report them to world governing body FIFA.
The controversy stems from England's preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup, which will be held across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The Serbian FA is furious over the English team's planned base camp, accusing them of securing an unfair advantage.
In an exclusive interview, a high-ranking Serbian official did not hold back, declaring, "We will react. We will send a letter to FIFA today or tomorrow and ask them to clarify everything." The official further accused the English of trying to "occupy the best training camps" well ahead of the official schedule permitted by FIFA.
The heart of the dispute lies in the selection of team bases. The Serbians claim that the English FA has jumped the gun, illegally securing prime facilities before other nations had a chance to submit their requests. This, they argue, breaches FIFA's regulations designed to ensure a level playing field for all qualifying teams.
This fiery statement sets the stage for a highly charged atmosphere even before the tournament draw is made. With both nations likely to be seeded, a potential group-stage clash between England and Serbia is now loaded with extra tension, transforming a sporting contest into a political and procedural battleground.
