The disciplinary committee of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) settled the ongoing controversy regarding the penalty of Iraqi national team player Hussein Ali, after issuing its final decision to reject the appeal submitted by the player, who sought to reduce the suspension duration from two matches to one match.

The committee's decision came after reviewing the details of the case and the discipline within the match, confirming the official imposition of a two-match suspension, along with a financial fine of 7,500 Swiss francs, due to the violent play that led to the player's expulsion during the match against Algeria in the 2025 Arab Cup tournament.

This decision means that the Iraqi national team will miss Hussein Ali's services in the next two matches covered by the penalty, which may pose an additional challenge to the coaching staff given the need for all players, especially with the important commitments awaiting the Lions of Mesopotamia in the coming phase.

These developments come at a time when the coaching staff is working to maintain technical stability and discipline within the team, as such decisions emphasize the importance of adhering to instructions and avoiding mistakes that may affect the team's readiness in continental and international tournaments.

For his part, the player will be forced to put the penalty behind him and focus on returning stronger after the suspension period ends, benefiting from the lessons that such situations may impose on any player's career, especially at the level of international participations that require the highest levels of focus and discipline.

Iraqi fans hope that the national team will overcome the impact of absences and continue preparing in the best possible way for upcoming commitments, relying on the readiness of other players to compensate for the absence and maintain the positive results trend.