FIFA has suspended the football federations of two additional countries, Pakistan and Congo, ahead of the 2026 World Cup, which is set to take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
These suspensions come on top of the existing ban on Russia, bringing the total number of barred nations to three.
As the most anticipated international football competition, the World Cup is held every four years and will return in the summer of 2026.
Reigning champions Argentina, led by Lionel Scaloni, will aim to defend their title, while teams such as France, England—now under newly appointed coach Thomas Tuchel—and Euro 2024 winners Spain will be among the top contenders seeking to dethrone them
