FIFA asks Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier match

Updated : Feb 15, 2022 14:19
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FIFA ordered Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier game that was abandoned after health officials stormed the field to question the quarantine status of players.

Also read: Argentina-Brazil football game called off after some players break Covid protocol

In addition, FIFA also asked the Brazilian Football Association to pay $600,000 for failing to comply with its obligations leading into the match preparations.

Meanwhile, FIFA has suspended four Argentine players and fined Argentinian Football Association $270,000.

FIFA has not set a date or venue for Brazil vs Argentina fixture yet.

Notably, both teams have already qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

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