How FIFA bypassed its own regulations to favor the Democratic Republic of Congo's qualification for the 2026 World Cup

According to internal documents obtained by 'Le Monde', the governing body chaired by Gianni Infantino did not apply any sanctions after an ineligible Congolese player was fielded during several World Cup qualifying matches, overriding its own disciplinary code, legal precedents, and the recommendations of its own legal experts.

Original headline: Comment la FIFA a contourné son règlement pour favoriser la qualification de la République démocratique du Congo à la Coupe du monde 2026

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