FIFA bans Pakistan football again over election dispute
FIFA has suspended Pakistan’s football federation again, stopping the country from taking part in international football.
The ban happened after Pakistan’s football officials refused to accept changes to their rules suggested by FIFA.
This is the third time since 2017 that Pakistan has been banned from world football. FIFA says the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) must agree to a new constitution that ensures fair and democratic elections.
Until they do, the suspension will remain.
Pakistan’s football body has been in crisis for years. In 2021, FIFA banned Pakistan after a group of local officials took control of the PFF headquarters from FIFA’s appointed committee.
That ban was lifted in 2022 when FIFA confirmed its officials were back in charge.
Pakistan was also banned in 2017 for similar reasons, making this another setback for the country’s football.
Until the PFF meets FIFA’s demands, Pakistan’s teams will not be allowed to play in any international tournaments.
