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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.

Sportstar · 20h

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

Morocco World News · 3h

Nigeria Handed World Cup Lifeline After South Africa Docked Points

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S. Africa lose World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

South Africa have forfeited a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday.

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

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Fifa sanction South Africa say dem use ineligible player during 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Nigeria handed fresh twist in World Cup qualification battle as South Africa issue statement after punishment

Benin and Rwanda have never qualified for a World Cup, South Africa has not played at one since hosting the 2010 edition, and Nigeria last qualified in 2018.

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South Africa Sports Minister Reacts to FIFA 3 Points Deduction, Wants Culprits Punished

South Africa’s Sports Minister has promised a full investigation and punishment after FIFA deducted three World Cup qualifying points from Bafana Bafana.