FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association over third-party interference
Nepal's football governing body, ANFA, faces immediate suspension from FIFA due to third-party interference, a violation of FIFA's statutes. This ban, effective June 24, 2026, bars Nepali teams from international competitions and cuts off crucial development support. FIFA stated the suspension can be lifted once the issues are resolved, offering a path forward for Nepali football.
Nepal's football governing body, ANFA, faces immediate suspension from FIFA due to third-party interference, a violation of FIFA's statutes. This ban, effective June 24, 2026, bars Nepali teams from international competitions and cuts off crucial development support. FIFA stated the suspension can be lifted once the issues are resolved, offering a path forward for Nepali football.
