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FIFA lift Myanmar World Cup ban on appeal

Myanmar, who have never qualified for the World Cup finals, were initially banned by FIFA after crowd trouble halted their 2014 Asian qualifying match against Oman in July.

"The Myanmar Football Federation will be... reintegrated into the preliminary competition," said FIFA in a statement.

"[Myanmar] will now be required to play all their home matches in the preliminary competition for the 2018 World Cup on neutral ground in another country."