Brazil would stand to lose the greatest number of players, including Alisson Becker and Roberto Firmino, should the Premier League refuse to release players for World Cup qualifiers next month. Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesThe English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga should release players for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers next month to "preserve and protect sporting integrity," FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.The top flight leagues in England and Spain said on Tuesday they backed clubs refusing to make players available for qualifiers in countries where the players would have to quarantine on their return, particularly South America. Italy's Serie A also released a statement on Wednesday saying they would support clubs that do not release players.- Stream ESPN FC Daily on ESPN+ (U.S. only)- Don't have ESPN? Get instant access- Marcotti: Prem can't be allowed to undermine WCQsThe Premier League said nearly 60 players were set to travel to 26 countries on Britain's "red list" while LaLiga said 25 players from 13 different clubs are affected with likely more to follow when Ecuador and Venezuela announce their squads."I am calling on a show of solidarity from every member association, every league, and every club, to do what is both right and fair for the global game," Infantino said in a statement."Many of the best players in the world compete in leagues in England and Spain, and we believe these countries also share the responsibility to preserve and protect the sporting integrity of competitions around the world."England's strict quarantine rules would require players to quarantine for 10 days upon arrival in the country, with the Premier League saying no exemption had been granted by government for football players.Infantino said he had written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson for support."I have suggested that an approach similar to that adopted by the UK government for the final stages of the Euro 2020 be implemented for the upcoming international matches," Infantino added.The matter first came to light on Monday when the Egyptian Football Association said Liverpool had refused to allow Mohamed Salah. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) urged that the leagues and the UK government grant an exemption for players."It is further noted that the circumstances in the African countries on the red list in many cases are in fact less severe than other countries not currently on this list or for which exemptions were previously provided," CAF's statement said.Among the South American countries, Brazil would be the most affected should the UK exemption not be granted. Their Premier League players include Alisson Becker (Liverpool) and Ederson (Manchester City); captain Thiago Silva (Chelsea), Fred (Manchester United) and Fabinho (Liverpool); as well as Roberto Firmino (Liverpool), Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) and Richarlison (Everton).Argentina stand to lose goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa) as well as Giovani Lo Celso (Tottenham).Colombia would be missing out on Yerry Mina (Everton) and Davinson Sanchez (Tottenham).Chile would be minus Francisco Sierralta (Watford) and Mexico would miss Raul Jimenez (Wolves).