FIFA Found Congo Player Ineligible, Let Him Play in World Cup

Africa Sports Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:06:03 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Officials determined that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have the correct paperwork, documents show.
But no action was taken, renewing questions about FIFA’s governance.

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Officials determined that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have the correct paperwork, documents show.
But no action was taken, renewing questions about FIFA’s governance.

Sources: NYT World