Iran Press/ Europe: Both teams agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier, which was stopped shortly after kickoff last September when Brazilian health officials entered the field saying four Argentina players had broken COVID-19 protocols.
FIFA had wanted the match to be played next month, even though it had been rendered essentially meaningless after both Brazil and Argentina qualified for the World Cup in Qatar despite playing a game less than other South American countries.
FIFA initially fined the soccer bodies of both countries and demanded the match be played. Brazil’s confederation and Argentina’s federation took the case to court for Arbitration of Sport, where all three parties agreed to the deal to cancel the game.
In Qatar, Brazil is in Group G with Serbia, Switzerland, and Cameroon. Argentina is in Group C with Mexico, Poland, and Saudi Arabia.
The Qatar World Championships will be held from November 21 to December 18, 2022, in the Middle East for the first time.
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