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FIFA says there were no eligibility issues for DR Congo at World Cup qualifiers or finals

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is facing a fresh wave of scrutiny following allegations that world football’s governing body permitted an ineligible player to feature for DR Congo during their successful World Cup qualification campaign. The revelation has sparked outrage from rival nations who were eliminated by the Leopards, leading to potential legal challenges that could overshadow the tournament's legacy.

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Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	River Plate	14	7	6	1	26	10	16	27	W W L W D
2	Argentinos Juniors	14	7	5	2	25	14	11	26	D D W W D
3	Barracas Central	14	7	5	2	20	15	5	26	D W W W L
4	Vélez Sarsfield	14	7	4	3	14	13	1	25	W D L W W
5	Talleres	14	6	6	2	24	16	8	24	D D W D W

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Form

River Plate

W
W
L
W
D

Argentinos Juniors

D
D
W
W
D

Barracas Central

D
W
W
W
L

Vélez Sarsfield

W
D
L
W
W

Talleres

D
D
W
D
W

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Godoy Cruz	14	9	2	3	16	6	10	29	L W W L W
2	Estudiantes	14	8	3	3	19	9	10	27	W W W L L
3	Defensa y Justicia	14	7	5	2	17	13	4	26	W W W D W
4	Boca Juniors	14	7	4	3	20	12	8	25	W L W W W
5	Racing Club	14	7	3	4	24	11	13	24	W W W D L

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Form