- FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces fresh scrutiny following reports that FIFA lawyers were aware DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi was allegedly ineligible before the World Cup.
- Lawyers drafted potential sanctions including disqualifying DR Congo from their play-off against Jamaica, but no action was taken and Mpasi subsequently featured against England.
- The revelations follow previous controversy surrounding Donald Trump calling Infantino over a suspended ban for United States striker Folarin Balogun.
- Regional body CONCACAF has demanded that player eligibility regulations are thoroughly reviewed and applied fairly across all competitions.
- The Norwegian Football Federation has filed formal complaints with FIFA ethics and governance committees regarding player eligibility cases and political interference.
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