The highly anticipated hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is taking place today in Lausanne, Switzerland. This "Judgment Day" will decide the fate of the "Heritage 7"—seven naturalised players whose eligibility was challenged by FIFA over alleged document falsification. The consolidated hearing includes cases for players like Facundo Garcés, Rodrigo Holgado, and Héctor Hevel. 

The outcome is critical because a loss could result in forfeit defeats for the Harimau Malaya in previous 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers. Malaysian fans are waiting for the verdict, which could be released as early as 5:00 AM tomorrow (Friday) due to the time difference with Switzerland. This case has already caused significant disruption, including the mass resignation of the FAM Executive Committee last month. 

Legal experts suggest there is a 50-50 chance for the appeal to succeed, as obtaining a stay of execution from CAS is historically rare. If the 12-month suspensions are upheld, it will be a major blow to Malaysia’s ambitions for the 2027 Asian Cup. The national team is currently preparing for a crucial clash against Vietnam on March 31, and today's ruling will determine which players are eligible to take the field.