FIFA has officially penalized South Africa for fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 World Cup qualifying series.
The violation occurred in their match against Lesotho, leading FIFA to rule that South Africa must forfeit the game.
As a result, Lesotho has been awarded 3 goals and 3 points.
Additionally, the South African Football Association (SAFA) has been fined CHF 10,000, and the player in question, Teboho Mokoena, has received a warning.
