Soccer-CAS allow Ecuador to keep World Cup spot
Ecuador will, however, get a three-point deduction at the start of the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup and must also pay a fine of 100,000 Swiss francs for the"use of a document containing false information", CAS said.
In September, FIFA had dismissed Chile's appeal following their original complaint that Castillo was born in Tumaco, Colombia in 1995 and not in the Ecuadorean city of General Villamil Playas in 1998, as stated on his official documents. "In particular, the panel was comfortably satisfied that the player's date and place of birth were incorrect since the player was actually born in Tumaco, Colombia, on 25 June 1995.
Castillo played in eight of Ecuador's qualifying games -- including twice against Chile -- for the World Cup as they finished fourth to secure a place at the finals.
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