FIFA opens disciplinary case against Ecuador for offensive chants of fans at the opening of the Cup

The body has not yet specified the content of the words spoken by the fans, but stressed that they are based on Article 13 of its disciplinary code

FIFA announced on Tuesday that it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF). The determination was born thanks to the offensive chants of the South American country’s fans in the opening match of World Cup against Qatar.

However, the body has not yet specified the content of the words spoken by the fans, but stressed that they are based on article 13 of its disciplinary code. “Offends the dignity or integrity of a country, person or group with words that are disrespectful, derogatory, discriminatory or offensive.”

It is worth mentioning that the punishment for this type of offense is “ten games suspension” when it comes to a player, coach or director, and a fine of “at least 20,000 Swiss francs (R$112,000)” and one game restricted public when it comes to a federation.

Ahead of their World Cup debut, Ecuador experienced another troubled time in court, in the case of right-back Byron Castillo. Chile tried to stay in the tournament, complaining of problems with the athlete’s registration. However, the sanction imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS, the last level of sports justice at a world level) was

The team will have to start the next Qualifiers, in 2026, with three points less; as well as a fine of 100,000 Swiss francs (approximately R$ 525,000) and the payment of all court costs. Bryan Castillo was ruled out of the 26-man squad for the World Cup with an ankle injury.

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