Why England could be expelled from World Cup 2018

​England could be expelled from next year's World Cup in Russia as MPs exercised a Commons debate which could well lead to FIFA rules being broken. The debate will be held this week and it's expected that critics of the FA will seek to find new legislation which will lead to the reformation of the association. As reported by ​The Sun, the MP's on the Culture Media & Sport Committee have highlighted the move for change and it is expected that up to five former FA employees will be spearheading the reformation. Missing out: Joe Hart and Co. might not be allowed to play in Russia However, FIFA rules state that nations who are run by their respective member associations are to have no political interference whatsoever and those who do, risk being thrown out of upcoming tournaments. It looks uncertain for Gareth Southgate's England at the moment, but chair of the CMS Committee, Damian Collins, had this to say: "We do not believe that The FA will comply voluntarily. “It can survive easily without the Government’s contribution of money to grassroots sport, and there are powerful vested interests that refuse to accept the right of all those involved in football to play a role in the governance of the sport. “We are therefore preparing a draft Bill to bring the structure of The FA, especially its Board and Council, more into line with modern company practice and the Government’s guidelines for sports bodies." FIFA have remained coy on the matter and haven't provided a statement to date, but Articles 19 & 14 from its Statutes confirm the following: "Each member association shall manage their affairs independently and without undue influence from third parties.