FIFA accused of ignoring DR Congo player's ineligibility

According to L'Équipe and Onze Mondial, FIFA allegedly ignored a player's ineligibility, which could cost DR Congo a place at the 2026 World Cup.

martyrs' stadium, à Kinshasa

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DR Congo's participation in the 2026 World Cup is reportedly under threat. According to L'Équipe, FIFA allegedly deliberately ignored a player's ineligibility, a situation that could prevent the country from taking part in the tournament.\n\nOnze Mondial specifies that the irregularity concerns goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi. The outlet claims that FIFA has decided not to follow its own jurisprudence in this matter.

Sources

  1. L’ÉquipeLa FIFA aurait fermé les yeux sur l'inéligibilité d'un joueur, susceptible d'empêcher la RD Congo de participer à la Coupe du monde 2026 (new window)lequipe.fr
  2. Onze MondialCoupe du monde 2026 : énorme révélation, la FIFA aurait fermé les yeux pour la RD Congo ! (new window)onzemondial.com