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2026 WCQ: SAFA Confirms Contact From FIFA Over Investigation Into Mokoena’s Suspension Saga

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) Chief Executive officer Lydia Monyepao has confirmed they have received communication from FIFA over the Teboho Mokoena suspension investigation. Bafana Bafana look set to be docked three…

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FIFA Rankings: Spain Over France, Argentina at No. 1; USA at No. 16

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Spain and Lamine Yamal have taken top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the new FIFA men’s rankings.

FIFA U20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles begin training in Chile as Zubairu maps out winning strategy

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles touched down in Santiago this week and wasted no time getting to work ahead of the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu put his squad through their first full session on Wednesday…

USMNT and Mexico slip in FIFA rankings as Canada soar to historic high under Jesse Marsch

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The United States, Mexico and Canada - the three 2026 World Cup hosts - saw mixed fortunes in FIFA’s latest men’s world rankings in its latest update since July. The USMNT slipped one spot to 16th following a loss to South Korea and a win…

South Africa risks three-point deduction as FIFA probes ineligible player

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The world football governing body, FIFA, has launched disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena,

South Africa may forfeit 3 points as FIFA moves to take action over ineligible player in World Cup qualifier against Lesotho

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World football governing body FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena in violation of eligibility rules during a 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho in March.…

Spain reclaims No. 1 in FIFA world rankings; USA slides

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Spain has reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the FIFA Men's World Ranking for the first time since 2014 in the latest rankings released on Thursday.,With mor

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"This ranking is a joke" - Fans surprised by Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal's positions in updated FIFA World Rankings

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Fans on social media have been left surprised as Lionel Messi's Argentina crashed to third in the FIFA Rankings, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal moved to fifth.

Ireland sit between Democratic Republic of Congo and Jordan in latest FIFA rankings slide

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As results worsen, Ireland's standing in the FIFA World rankings continues to plummet.

Flying Eagles, Flamingos intensify preparations for FIFA U20, U17 World Cups

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Nigeria’s U20 boys’ national team, the Flying Eagles, commenced their first training session in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday evening as they continue preparations for the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup. The session, held at the Cancha Liga…

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Spain top FIFA rankings for first time since 2014

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Spain and Lamine Yamal took top spot from Argentina and Lionel Messi in the FIFA men's rankings published on Thursday.

Spain threatens to boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup over Israel’s participation

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Spain threatens to boycott 2026 FIFA World Cup over Israel’s participation

Breaking: 2026 World Cup: At last, FIFA queries South Africa for breach of regulations

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This stems from featuring Mokoena in South Africa’s 2-0 win over Lesotho on March 21, 2025 in Polokwane despite being suspended.

FIFA Probes South Africa Over Ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifier

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FIFA has opened disciplinary action against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and midfielder Teboho Mokoena for using an ineligible player in a World Cup qualifier. Reports, including from SABC Sport, confirmed that both…

24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles begin training in Santiago

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Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, had their first training session in Santiago, Chile on Wednesday evening at Cancha Liga Training Pitch. The session, which lasted for 2 hours, was supervised by head coach Aliyu Zubair. This comes after a…