Ecuador keeps World Cup spot as FIFA rejects Chile complaint
Ecuador kept its place at the World Cup on Friday when a FIFA legal ruling rejected a complaint by Chile about an alleged ineligible player.
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FIFA reject request to kick Ecuador out of 2022 World Cup over 'ghost' player Castillo
Ecuador have been allowed to remain in the 2022 World Cup after FIFA reviewed allegations that they fielded a "ghost" player in Byron Castillo, with the decision keeping would-be replacement Chile out of the Qatar competition.
FIFA dismiss Chile complaint, Ecuador to keep spot at World Cup
Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed Chile's claims that they had fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.
Ecuador World Cup spot secure after Chile appeal fails
Ecuador will play at the 2022 World Cup after FIFA dismissed Chile's claims that they had fielded an ineligible player in the qualifiers, world soccer governing body FIFA confirmed on Friday.
Chile ignoring talk of World Cup lifeline: Coach
Chile coach Eduardo Berizzo says reports that they are set to replace Ecuador at the World Cup have "absolutely no impact" on his players despite a 2-0 defeat Friday to Qatar-bound Tunisia. Reports this week said Ecuador are set to be kicked out of the November-December showpiece for fielding an ineligible player during qualification, with a ruling from FIFA expected soon. FIFA has been investigating claims that defender Byron Castillo, who played in eight of Ecuador's 18 qualifiers, was actually born in Colombia.
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Emmanuel Dennis #7 and Calvin Bassey #21 of Nigeria react during the second half against Ecuador at Red Bull Arena on June 02, 2022 in Harrison, New Jersey. Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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