💨 Abstract

FIFA fined six soccer federations (Albania, Ecuador, Paraguay, Romania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Indonesia) for discrimination offenses during World Cup qualifiers. Fines ranged from $24,400 to $32,200, with stadium capacity reductions and community seating requirements for Albania and Ecuador. Acts of discrimination were not specified. Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup (U.S., Canada, Mexico) resume in two weeks.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff