FIFA suspends Themba Zwane for three matches after red card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
FIFA has imposed a three-match ban on South African midfielder Themba Zwane following a red card in the World Cup opener against Mexico. Zwane was sent off in the second half after an incident involving a Mexican player. The South African coaching staff expressed dissatisfaction with the decision, deeming it excessive. The South African football federation is considering an appeal against the suspension. If the sanction is upheld, Zwane will miss the group stage matches.
- •Zwane received a red card for striking a Mexican player.
- •The match ended in a 2-0 loss for South Africa against Mexico.
- •Zwane's suspension follows violations of FIFA's disciplinary code.
- •The South African federation is contemplating an appeal.
- •Zwane could return in a potential round-of-16 match.
- 2:27 AMYahoo Sports — 💥After red card v Mexico: harsh ban for South African Zwane
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Fifa bans South African midfielder 3️⃣ games after red by Brazilian ref
"South Africa’s debut at the 2026 World Cup left serious consequences for the makeup of its squad. FIFA’s disciplinary committee handed attacking midfielder Themba Zwane a three-match suspension af...
"FIFA has confirmed a three-match suspension for South African attacking midfielder Zwane.According to world football’s governing body, Themba Zwane’s three-match ban is due to a violation of Artic...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 2:27 AM💥After red card v Mexico: harsh ban for South African Zwane
South Africa’s debut at the 2026 World Cup left serious consequences for the makeup of its squad. FIFA’s disciplinary committee handed attacking midfielder Themba Zwane a three-match suspension af...
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 6:30 PMFifa bans South African midfielder 3️⃣ games after red by Brazilian ref
FIFA has confirmed a three-match suspension for South African attacking midfielder Zwane.According to world football’s governing body, Themba Zwane’s three-match ban is due to a violation of Artic...
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