Overview
- FIFA’s rules target government interference in a federation’s internal affairs, which is the typical basis for suspensions.
- The 2022 ban on Russian teams was an exceptional joint FIFA‑UEFA decision linked to security and integrity concerns during an active war.
- Despite some media claims of automatic ineligibility, reporting finds no explicit provision to punish a federation solely for its government’s military action and no filing against US Soccer.
- With venues confirmed and the tournament months away, logistics and politics make any immediate change to the 2026 host highly unlikely.
- CONMEBOL competition rules leave Venezuelan clubs eligible for Libertadores and Sudamericana, with relocation options available if needed.