"The player has played for the country they are leaving only at youth level, was not dual-registered to the country they are joining, their last international appearance for the country they are leaving came prior to the age of 21, and meets article six or seven of Fifa's player eligibility guidelines The playe"
Inter Milan striker Ange-Yoan Bonny has switched national allegiance from France to Ivory Coast ahead of the World Cup. Ivory Coast are participating, so he could be selected if he is called up. FIFA requires players to be eligible for the nation they are joining under specific circumstances. FIFA eligibility includes cases where a player has only represented the former country at youth level and was already dual-registered to the new country. Another pathway covers youth-only representation, no dual registration, a last appearance for the former country before age 21, and meeting FIFA article six or seven criteria. A 2021 rule also allows players with up to three senior international caps before age 21 to switch nations. FIFA member associations must ensure registered players meet eligibility requirements.
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