England's team doctors will have to inform FIFA by May 30 if they expect Wayne Rooney to recover in time to take part in the World Cup.
Rooney is having an MRI scan on Thursday to determine the progress of his recovery from his metatarsal injury.
England team doctor Leif Sward will then have to inform FIFA by Tuesday that he expects all the players in the squad will be mentally and physically fit to play in the finals.
FIFA's chief medical officer Dr Jiri Dvorak said: "Each team physician have to confirm by May 30 that their players are physically and mentally fit to participate in the World Cup.
"If Wayne Rooney is on the list then that is in principle confirmation that it is anticipated he will have recovered in time to participate in the tournament."
Rooney is having an MRI scan on Thursday to determine the progress of his recovery from his metatarsal injury.
England team doctor Leif Sward will then have to inform FIFA by Tuesday that he expects all the players in the squad will be mentally and physically fit to play in the finals.
FIFA's chief medical officer Dr Jiri Dvorak said: "Each team physician have to confirm by May 30 that their players are physically and mentally fit to participate in the World Cup.
"If Wayne Rooney is on the list then that is in principle confirmation that it is anticipated he will have recovered in time to participate in the tournament."
