FIFA has fined Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo following crowd incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying playoff match in November.
In its latest disciplinary report, the football governing body said Nigerian supporters threw objects onto the pitch during the African playoff final, which was won by DR Congo on penalties. The Nigeria Football Federation was fined 1,000 Swiss francs for breaching the FIFA Disciplinary Code.
The Congolese Football Association received a heavier sanction of 5,000 Swiss francs after FIFA ruled that its supporters used laser pointers during the match.
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FIFA says the decisions were based on the specific circumstances of each case and may still be appealed. The body has yet to rule on a protest filed by the Nigeria Football Federation over the alleged use of ineligible players by DR Congo during the playoff.
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