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

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been handed a blow after they were punished for fielding an ineligible player during qualification.

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

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South Africa plans appeal over World Cup qualifying win stripped for ineligible player

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.

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

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