FIFA fines Egypt USD 50k for prohibited World Cup warm up game

FIFA fined the Egyptian Football Association USD 50k for playing a World Cup warm up game against Kuwait during a prohibited period between 21-27 May, the Associated Press reports. According to FIFA regulations, a mandatory rest week is imposed on all teams “in order to protect players before the final competition.” Egypt violated the rules when it played Kuwait on 25 May, drawing 1-1.