Published 19:46 13 Sep 2025 GMT+1

FIFA Forced Nation to Forfeit Crucial World Cup Qualifier After Suspension

FIFA implemented a ban from official competition which meant the nation's scheduled fixture had to be forfeited by default.

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Topics: FIFA, FIFA World Cup, Football World Cup

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FIFA Forced Nation to Forfeit Crucial World Cup Qualifier After Suspension

FIFA implemented a ban from official competition which meant the nation's scheduled fixture had to be forfeited by default.

FIFA Forced Nation to Forfeit Crucial World Cup Qualifier After Suspension

FIFA implemented a ban from official competition which meant the nation's scheduled fixture had to be forfeited by default.

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