Today's Top 3 News: 72 European Lawmakers Push FIFA Review of Gianni Infantino

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Here are the highlights: 72 European Lawmakers Push FIFA Review of Gianni Infantino; France vs England World Cup Third-Place Playoff: Date, Records, and More; and Why Prosecutors Did Not Detain Febrie Adriansyah.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. 72 European Lawmakers Push FIFA Review of Gianni Infantino

A group of 72 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has called for FIFA's Ethics Committee to review whether FIFA President Gianni Infantino had any involvement in the controversial reversal of United States striker Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, following claims that political pressure may have influenced the decision.

As reported by France 24, viral social media posts viewed millions of times have falsely claimed that the European Parliament itself had launched an investigation into Infantino. In reality, no formal inquiry has been opened, and the initiative comes from 72 individual MEPs rather than the European Parliament as an institution. They sent a letter to the presidents of 27 national football associations across the EU. What is the content? Read more here.

2. France vs England World Cup Third-Place Playoff: Date, Records, and More

After a matching shocking upsets, the losing semi-finalists of the 2026 World Cup, France and England, are set to face off for a third place.

France has been hailed as the tournament's favorite, one of the highest-scoring teams. But the team under Didier Deschamps scored nil at the semifinal against Spain, cutting short Kylian Mbappe's race to a Golden Boot title.

Meanwhile, Argentina made a late show rally at the last minutes of the game to equalize England's lone goal at the 55th minute. Lionel Messi had a hand in that goal, and again during injury time, two crucial assists that ultimately knocked out England. Where will the clash be held, and how to watch it? Click here to read further.

3. Why Prosecutors Did Not Detain Febrie Adriansyah

The Head of the Attorney General's Office Legal Information Center, Anang Supriatna, explains the reasons why the prosecutor did not detain former Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes (Jampidsus), Febrie Adrisnyah. "He is indeed here. He can be questioned at any time," said Anang on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Anang also confirmed that Febrie is still in Indonesia.

Anang also mentioned that the prosecutor has issued an order for investigation (sprindik) in the case involving Febrie Adriansyah. Read the complete investigation order here.

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