fifa world cup south africa

South Africa, FIFA and World Cup

South Africa stripped of win in World Cup qualifying for ineligible player and loses group lead

South Africa was stripped by FIFA on Monday of a win in 2026 World Cup qualifying and lost top spot in its group for fielding an ineligible player.

Sporting News on MSN · 5h

South Africa points deduction, explained: What FIFA punishment over ineligible player means for Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifying

Sportstar · 1d

FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: South Africa docked three points, questions raised on late sanction

· 1d

South Africa's 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit

The decision has blown Group C of African World Cup qualifying wide open, with South Africa dropping from top of the table to second place, behind Benin on goal difference.

· 1d

Nigeria's World Cup qualifying hopes boosted as South Africa slapped with points deduction

· 1d

World Cup 2026 qualifiers: FIFA hands heavy sanction to South Africa

34m

South African Football Association Takes decisive Step Against FIFA Ruling That Cost Group Lead

Bafana Bafana stripped of Lesotho win, fined, and warned over Mokoena caseSouth African Football Association Takes decisive Step Against FIFA Ruling That Cost Group LeadThe South African Football

2hon MSN

What next for Bafana and Fifa World Cup 2026 qualifiers

Monday's sanction dropped South Africa to second place in Group C, level on 14 points with Benin but trailing slightly on goal difference. While the ruling was a shock, it was not entirely unexpected,