Overview

• FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee found violations of Article 22 on document falsification tied to Malaysia’s June 10, 2025 qualifier against Vietnam.
• The Football Association of Malaysia was fined 350,000 CHF, each player 2,000 CHF, and the bans cover all football activities for 12 months from notification.
• Malaysia’s federation said it will appeal; both the players and FAM have ten days to request the reasoned decision and take the case to the FIFA Appeal Committee.
• The case has been referred to the FIFA Football Tribunal to consider national-team eligibility criteria, with any competitive repercussions still pending.
• Seven foreign‑born players appeared in the 4–0 win over Vietnam, with two later‑sanctioned scorers, and clubs in Argentina, Spain, Colombia and Malaysia now face year‑long absences.