Shock in Chile after FIFA approved Ecuador's qualification for the World Cup

FIFA has rejected Chile's complaint about a player's eligibility, allowing Ecuador's national team to participate in the 2022 World Cup. FIFA said today that Ecuador will play in the 2022 World Cup after rejecting Chile's allegations that Ecuador pushed a player ineligible to participate in the qualifiers.

"After reviewing the position of all parties involved and considering all documents, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to terminate all proceedings initiated against the Ecuadorean Football Federation," FIFA said in a statement.

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