FIFA announced on Friday that Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi and Ecuador midfielder Moisés Caicedo will be eligible to play in the World Cup despite receiving red cards in their last qualifying matches. This unprecedented decision is part of an amnesty for minor disciplinary actions, allowing teams to field their strongest lineups. Otamendi was sent off for a foul during Ecuador's 1-0 victory over Argentina in September, while Caicedo received a second yellow card for a hard tackle. Both players will serve their bans in future competitions. Argentina, the defending champions, will begin their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 16 in Kansas City, while Ecuador will face Ivory Coast on June 14 in Philadelphia. Additionally, Qatar's Tarek Salman, who also received a suspension, has been cleared to play in Qatar's opening match against Switzerland on June 13.