FIFA is set to launch a formal investigation into the internal operations of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) after the global soccer body suspended seven naturalised players of the national team over the alleged use of doctored documents.

The players were banned for 12 months after FIFA found that false documentation had been used so they could play in an Asian Cup qualifier for Malaysia against Vietnam.

All seven players appeared in Malaysia's 4-0 win over Vietnam in the third round of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in June.

"The (FIFA Appeal) Committee instructs the Secretariat to take immediate steps to launch a formal investigation into the internal operations of the FAM," FIFA said.

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