FIFA allowed DR Congo into WC despite ineligible player in squad for qualifiers: Report. FIFA allowed DR Congo to compete at World Cup 2026 despite an internal investigation reportedly finding that it fielded ineligible goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi during qualifiers, The Guardian reported. Mpasi was ineligible as he was born in France, represented France at youth level and had reportedly not completed his nationality switch. Notably, FIFA took no action despite Nigeria flagging the issue.