Seven Nations Banned from FIFA World Cup: Their Unique Stories

Bashar Jelani Limanchi

1 year ago

Seven Nations Banned from FIFA World Cup: Their Unique Stories

In the annals of FIFA World Cup history, there are seven nations with stories that stand out for their exclusions from the tournament. These bans were imposed for various reasons, ranging from the aftermath of World War II to age controversies and even political conflicts. Let’s delve into the intriguing narratives behind these exclusions.

1. Germany and Japan – 1950 World Cup:
In the wake of World War II, Germany and Japan were excluded from the 1950 World Cup due to their wartime involvement. Uruguay emerged as champions in this edition.

2. South Africa – 1970 to 1990 World Cup:
The era of apartheid led to South Africa’s exclusion from FIFA for two decades, with the nation finally hosting the tournament in 2010.

3. Mexico – 1990 World Cup:
Mexico faced a ban in 1990 for fielding overage players during a junior tournament’s qualifying round. West Germany won the tournament that year.

4. Chile – 1994 World Cup:
Chilean goalkeeper Roberto Rojas’s deceptive tactics in 1989 led to their ban from the 1994 World Cup. Rojas received a lifetime ban from the sport.

5. Myanmar – 2006 World Cup:
Myanmar’s withdrawal from a qualifying match for the 2002 World Cup resulted in a fine and a ban from the 2006 edition.

6. Russia – 2022 World Cup:
Following their invasion of Ukraine, Russia faced a ban from the 2022 World Cup, a decision that garnered global attention.

These stories remind us that the FIFA World Cup is not just about the matches on the field; it also reflects the complex intersection of politics and sports.

Source: SportBible

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