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Player Eligibility

2026 World Cup Features Record Share of Players Representing Countries Other Than Their Birthplaces

Migration, France’s player pipeline and changes to FIFA eligibility have opened more options for players at the expanded 48‑team tournament.

FIFA Approves Marcelo Flores’ Switch to Canada, Ending Mexico Eligibility

World Cup 2026 Draw Set for Dec. 5 at Washington’s Kennedy Center as 42 Teams Confirmed

FIFA Upholds Malaysia Sanctions, Orders Formal Probe and Criminal Referrals

FIFA Upholds Sanctions on Malaysia FA Over Forged Eligibility Documents

FIFA Publishes Evidence of Forged Eligibility Papers as Malaysia Faces Fines, Bans and Fallout

FIFA Strips South Africa Win, Deducts Three Points Over Ineligible Player

FIFA Hands 12-Month Bans to Seven Malaysia Players Over Forged Documents, Fines FA