Discriminatory chants were allegedly sung by Ecuador fans at the tournament’s opening game against Qatar FIFAWorldCup
FIFA have opened their first disciplinary case of World Cup 2022 with Ecuador facing charges for fan chants.
According to reports, discriminatory chants were allegedly sung by the country’s fans at the tournament’s opening game against Qatar.Advertisementwho brought a legal case ahead of the competition as they tried to take Ecuador’s placeChile accused Ecuador of using an ineligible player, but ultimately lost the legal battle to fight for their place at Qatar.
As a result of the chants, FIFA have cited the section of its disciplinary code dealing with discrimination to the Ecuadorian soccer federation.Ecuador’s fans also made headlines after chanting about there not being any alcohol at this year’s World Cup.Gustavo Alfaro’s side next face joint-Group A leaders the Netherlands on Friday at 4pm.
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