FIFA

FIFA is the international governing body for association football, responsible for organizing major tournaments and regulating various aspects of the sport worldwide. Recently, FIFA has been involved in controversies such as investigating a naturalization scandal involving the Malaysian national team, where seven players were accused of using false documentation to claim eligibility to play for Malaysia against Vietnam. As a result, FIFA imposed sanctions on the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM). Additionally, FIFA has facilitated the return of Afghanistan's women's football team to international competition after years of inactivity due to political instability and travel restrictions. The tournament was relocated from the UAE to Morocco, with the team now named Afghan Women United, reflecting their status as a refugee team. These events highlight FIFA’s role in addressing issues related to player eligibility and promoting women's participation in football globally.