Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup
First reported 6 Oct, 15:08 UTCUpdated 23h ago3 sources
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Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.
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The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025.
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- FIFA knew Congo fielded ineligible player against Nigeria in 2026 W’Cup qualifier — Report (opens Punch in a new tab)
A report reveals FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament. Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-knew-congo-fielded-ineligible-player-against-nigeria-in-2026-wcup-qualifier-report/
- FIFA knew DR Congo used ineligible goalkeeper against Nigeria, report reveals (opens Premium Times in a new tab)
The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025.
- Media reports allege FIFA knew Congo's Mpasi was ineligible for World Cup (opens Africanews in a new tab)
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.
