Soccer-FIFA fines El Salvador over racist incidents in qualifying match


FIFA's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland August 5, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

(Reuters) -FIFA has sanctioned the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) for racist and discriminatory behavior by fans during the CONCACAF qualifying match against Suriname for the 2026 World Cup.

FESFUT said on Monday that world football'sgoverning body imposed a fine of $62,715, to be invested in a previously approved comprehensive anti-discrimination plan.

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