FIFA has punished Malaysia with three 3–0 defeats for fielding ineligible players.
The decision deepens an ongoing forgery scandal involving the national team.
The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed the ruling on Wednesday.
Friendly Results Overturned
FIFA overturned Malaysia’s friendly wins over Palestine and Singapore.
It also reversed a home draw against Cape Verde.
All three matches now stand as 3–0 losses against Malaysia.
Forged Documents Spark FIFA Action
Earlier, FIFA suspended seven foreign-born players over forged documents.
The documents falsely claimed Malaysian ancestry.
The affected players include Hector Hevel, Jon Irazabal, Gabriel Palmero, Facundo Garces, Rodrigo Holgado, Imanol Machuca, and Joao Brandao Figueiredo.
FIFA found that none of them had a Malaysian parent or grandparent.
This requirement is mandatory for national team eligibility.
Vietnam Match Triggered Investigation
FIFA opened its investigation after Malaysia’s 4–0 win over Vietnam in June.
The match formed part of an Asian Cup qualifier.
Two of the suspended players scored in that game.
Their involvement raised serious eligibility concerns.
Fines and Disciplinary Ruling
Following a disciplinary hearing, FIFA ruled Malaysia lost all three matches.
The global body also fined the FAM $12,500.
This sanction comes on top of an earlier $440,000 fine.
Malaysia to Challenge Verdict
Despite the ruling, the FAM denied any wrongdoing.
The association said it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Wider Fallout
The case has renewed scrutiny of naturalisation practices in football.
It also highlights FIFA’s tougher stance on eligibility violations.
