US EditionFIFA Investigates Equatorial Guinea for Not Traveling to World Cup Qualifying Game in Chaotic Group
FIFA launched a disciplinary investigation after Equatorial Guinea missed a World Cup qualifier due to player health concerns and federation disputes, with past point deductions affecting the team.
- On Thursday, the Football Association of Malawi said the World Cup qualifier at Bingu National Stadium was cancelled after Equatorial Guinea men's national football team allegedly refused to travel due to a dispute.
- Tension over last-minute travel plans prompted conflict with the national federation as Equatorial Guinea players voted against flying overnight, citing health risks from landing match morning in Lilongwe, while reporter Micky Jnr described schedule changes and the federation suspended coach Juan Michá.
- The eligibility saga centers on Emilio Nsue and overturned results; FIFA previously ruled Emilio Nsue ineligible, leading Equatorial Guinea to forfeit its first two games as 3-0 losses.
- The match outcome remains undecided as officials review the cancellation, and both Equatorial Guinea and Malawi remain in playoff contention while FIFA may impose default losses and fines.
- On Friday, FIFA opened a disciplinary case after Equatorial Guinea men's national football team did not travel, and they face a decisive group fixture Monday at home to Liberia.
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FIFA investigates Equatorial Guinea for not travelling to World Cup qualifying game in chaotic group
FIFA opened a disciplinary case against Equatorial Guinea on Friday after the team didn’t travel to a World Cup qualifying game, the latest incident in an increasingly chaotic campaign.
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FIFA investigates Equatorial Guinea for not traveling to World Cup qualifying game in chaotic group
FIFA says it has opened a disciplinary case against Equatorial Guinea after the team didn't travel to a World Cup qualifying game.
The qualifying match at the Mondial-2026 was cancelled due to the Guineans' refusal to make the trip.
Flames to get 3 points following Equatorial Guinea’s no-show
Malawi National Football Team is expected to get three points following the cancellation of their Group H 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Equatorial Guinea. The match was scheduled for last night at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. Read more click:- https://times.mw/etimes/
Noticias ao Minuto
RecordThe electorate of Equatorial Guinea, Juan Michá, was suspended today temporarily, after the cancellation of the visit to Malawi, of the ninth and final day of African football qualification for the World 202026, announced the local federation (FEGUUUUT). "Technique Juan Micha was suspended from its functions until new notice. On the front of Liberia, of the removers for the World Championship, the deputy Casto Nopo Abeso will assume responsibili…
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