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Vantage | Why Brazil could be banned from FIFA World Cup
Brazil is in a dispute with FIFA over the dismissal of the president of its footballing body
When we talk about the Football World Cup, which is the one team that comes to mind? If you are a Messi fan, the answer will be Argentina, but if you are a football fan, Brazil will be the answer.It is a team that has redefined the World Cup. Playing all editions and lifting the trophy a record five times, one cannot imagine the Fédération Internationale De Football Association (FIFA) World Cup without Brazil. Or can one? We ask because it's a possibility.Brazil is in a new dispute with FIFA. It is over the dismissal of the president of its footballing body. And if it does not abide by FIFA's terms, Brazil could be banned from international competitions. Does that mean Brazil will miss the 2026 World Cup?Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely that of the author. They do not necessarily reflect Firstpost’s views.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
First Published:Dec 28, 2023, 10:39:18 IST
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