ZURICH — FIFA says Iraq faces suspension from world soccer if it does not restore the disbanded national federation by Thursday.

FIFA said Tuesday it was "incomprehensible" for Iraq's Olympic committee to dissolve the national soccer authority's ruling board on Monday.

Iraq has been told to restore the federation within 72 hours or FIFA's emergency panel will rule on the case.

FIFA can ban national teams and officials even if they are not to blame for government meddling.