FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Why was South Africa docked three points after qualifier against Lesotho?
South Africa has been stripped of three points in its 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign for fielding an ineligible player, denting its hopes of reaching next year’s tournament. FIFA said on Monday that its disciplinary committee had found South Africa guilty of playing midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2-0 home win over Lesotho in March…