CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying has been full of unbelievable stories. Chile allege that Castillo was not born in Ecuador, and as a result, not eligible to represent Gustavo Alfaro's side in World Cup qualifying. Why would Chile get the World Cup spot? At first glance it would seem absurd for Chile to expect to get into the November's Qatar World Cup based on a theoretical disqualification of Ecuador. Chile are way back in seventh place, four points behind current sixth place team Colombia.

Source: New York Times May 11, 2022 16:32 UTC