Ecuador Could Reach Repechage Thanks to FIFA's Punishment of Chile

Ecuador could move up a position in the standings

After FIFA penalized Chile for fielding an ineligible player in its match against Ecuador during the South American Qualifiers, Ecuador could move up a position in the standings, bringing it closer to the possibility of reaching the World Cup repechage.

Chile had to forfeit its match against Ecuador

FIFA's Disciplinary Committee ruled that Chile had to forfeit its match against Ecuador, a game that had ended 0-0. This decision was based on the fact that Chile had fielded Byron Castillo, a player who was allegedly born in Colombia and not Ecuador as claimed by the Chilean Football Federation.

Ecuador could climb to fourth place

With the forfeiture of the match, Ecuador could climb to fourth place in the South American Qualifiers standings, above Peru and Colombia. This would put Ecuador in contention for a place in the intercontinental playoff, which will determine the last team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.