FIFA has suspended the Congo Republic's football association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), barring both from international competitions, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

The FIFA appointed Normalisation Committee will continue to look after Pakistan football's matters as the fallout from the ban continues.

FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) for the third time since 2017. The suspension was announced on Thursday and comes into effect immediately. Learn why Pakistan football faces another setback.

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it failed to make amendments to its constitution which the world body deemed necessary for smooth and just governance of the sport in the country.

FIFA, the governing body of football, has once again banned the Pakistan Football Federation due to constitutional disputes.

FIFA had recently intensified its push for constitutional amendments to establish fair elections and ensure proper governance within the PFF.

The Bureau of the International Federation of Football (FIFA) has decided to immediately suspend the activities of the Congolese Football Association (FECOFOOT) and the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF),