Paris: FIFA on Friday rejected an try through Chile and Peru to have Ecuador thrown out of the International Cup, the place they are going to play the outlet fit in opposition to Qatar.

The grievance centred round Byron Castillo, a defender who performed in 8 of Ecuador’s qualifiers for the International Cup.

The Chilean soccer federation (FFCh) stated there used to be proof that Castillo used to be born in Colombia in July 1995 and now not in Playas, Ecuador in November 1998.

The FFCh alleged “use of a falsified beginning certificates, false declaration of age and false nationality”.

Following a listening to on Thursday, FIFA’s Attraction Committee showed an previous ruling through the Disciplinary Committee.

“At the foundation of the paperwork introduced, the participant used to be to be regarded as as preserving everlasting Ecuadorian nationality,” FIFA stated.

With simply over 9 weeks till the outlet recreation on November 20, Chile or Peru can nonetheless enchantment to the Court docket of Arbitration for Recreation.

Ecuador completed fourth in South American International Cup qualifying to safe the final automated regional berth.

They’ve been drawn in opposition to Qatar, Netherlands and Senegal on the finals.

Peru completed 5th and misplaced a playoff to Australia.

Chile ended up 7th, 5 issues at the back of Ecuador. Castillo gave the impression in each suits between the 2 international locations — a win for Ecuador and a draw.