FIFA has rejected South Africa’s appeal against a three-match ban for midfielder Themba Zwane, the country’s football association said on Thursday.
“We are disappointed with the outcome of our appeal as we strongly believe that the penalty is far more severe than the offense Themba is alleged to have committed,” the South African Football Association said in a statement.
Zwane was sanctioned by FIFA’s disciplinary committee following a red card in South Africa’s opening match of the 2026 World Cup against co-hosts Mexico last week.
He will complete the suspension when South Africa faces Canada in the Round of 32 in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Midfielder Teboho Mokoena will return for that match after serving a one-match suspension against South Korea.
Published on June 25, 2026
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