The governing body for international soccer sought to end a Canadian stalemate Friday, releasing a statement that said the Quebec Soccer Federation’s ban on players wearing turbans was inappropriate and that such headwear is acceptable.

FIFA, which oversees all aspects of the game globally, got involved in the issue four days after the Canadian Soccer Association suspended the Quebec Soccer Federation, known as the F.S.Q., for enacting the ban on turbans despite the Canadian association’s recent memo that turbans and similar religious headwear should be allowed.

The F.S.Q. did not immediately respond to the news, other than to say that the organization would have a news conference Saturday to address the ruling.

“This announcement is certainly good news; it’s absolutely clear now that any restriction on the wearing of the turban is illegitimate, and we’re hopeful the Quebec Soccer Federation will now immediately lift its ban,” Balpreet Singh, a lawyer for the World Sikh Organization of Canada, said in a statement. “The children should really be allowed to play as soon as possible.”