Goalkeeper from Democratic Republic of Congo during a World Cup match

FIFA Allowed Ineligible Congolese Goalkeeper to Play in World Cup

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Officials found that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo was ineligible due to incorrect paperwork. Despite this, the player participated in the World Cup, raising concerns about FIFA's governance and enforcement of eligibility rules.

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Originally published by nyt