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FIFA settles controversy over eligibility of Congo goalkeeper

Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, on 7 Oct 2026.

Headline translated automatically from Arabic by a model run by echoblic. Original headline (Al-Araby Al-Jadeed): « "فيفا" يحسم الجدل حول أهلية حارس الكونغو الديمقراطية للمونديال » (approximate translation)

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FIFA has addressed the controversy surrounding the eligibility of the Democratic Republic of Congo goalkeeper, Lionel Mbassi. The international federation has refuted reports suggesting that Mbassi was ineligible to participate in the 2026 World Cup. This issue sparked debate regarding his qualification for the tournament.

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  1. "فيفا" يحسم الجدل حول أهلية حارس الكونغو الديمقراطية للمونديال Headline of the event's most representative article · Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, 7 Oct 2026
  2. Where it happened: DR Congo. See on the map
  3. Reported by 3 outlets from 2 countries, in 1 language, on 7 Oct 2026.3 articles · See all headlines

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