No country is currently banned from playing in the FIFA World Cup. FIFA, the governing body for international football, has a system of suspensions and bans for member associations, but these typically involve specific tournaments or competitions, not the World Cup itself.
There have been instances where countries have been banned from participating in international football tournaments, but these bans have been temporary and usually linked to specific events. For example, in 2015, FIFA suspended Indonesia from all international football activities due to government interference in the Indonesian Football Association.
It's important to note that FIFA's disciplinary process involves a range of sanctions, including:
- Fines: Financial penalties for violations of FIFA regulations.
- Point deductions: Reducing points earned in qualifying tournaments.
- Suspension: Prohibiting a team from participating in specific matches or competitions.
- Ban: Excluding a team from all FIFA competitions for a specified period.
However, a permanent ban from the World Cup itself is highly unlikely. FIFA aims to promote global football participation and values the inclusion of all member associations in its tournaments.
