US EditionFIFA Fines El Salvador over Racist Incidents in Qualifying Match
- FIFA has fined the Salvadoran Football Federation $62,715 due to racist behavior by fans during a World Cup qualifying match against Suriname.
- The fine will be used for an approved anti-discrimination plan, as stated by the Salvadoran Football Federation.
- The Salvadoran team must play its next official match with 15% of stadium capacity closed, particularly behind the goals.
- FESFUT affirmed its rejection of racism and its commitment to work with FIFA and CONCACAF to promote respect in football.
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Following racist incidents in a World Cup 2026 qualifying match by supporters against Suriname's players, El Salvador was sanctioned by the Fifa.
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(Reuters) -FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behavior by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup. Read full story
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FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match
FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behavior by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup. FESFUT said on Monday that world football's governing body imposed a fine of $62,715, to be invested in a previously app
The El Salvador Football Federation has been punished for racist abuse by fans during a World Cup qualifier against Suriname.
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