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2026 WCQ: ‘Super Eagles To Chase Mathematical Chance After South Africa’s FIFA Sanction’ – Iroha

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Former Super Eagles wing-back, Ben Iroha, believes Nigeria’s senior national team now have a ‘mathematical chance’ of securing a 2026 FIFA World Cup spot following FIFA’s sanction on South Africa, which saw the Bafana Bafana docked three…

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Will Israel be banned from the 2026 World Cup? UEFA, FIFA under pressure after UN declares genocide in Gaza

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UEFA and FIFA have been urged to take action against Israel after the UN declared a genocide was being committed in Gaza.

Benin’s Coach, Gernot Rohr Says FIFA’s Sanction On South Africa Came Too Late

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Benin Republic head coach Gernot Rohr has questioned the timing of FIFA’s decision to dock South Africa three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, even though the ruling has lifted his side to the top of Group C. Naija News reports…

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2026 WCQ: FIFA’s decision to deduct points from South Africa came very late – Rohr

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The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr, has claimed FIFA’s decision to deduct three points from South Africa is coming very late. On Monday, the world football governing body announced the award of three points and three goals to…

Kennedy & Malsom Called Up For Women’s U-17 FIFA World Cup

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U.S. Soccer released the 21-player roster for the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Tuesday morning. University of North Carolina women's soccer team members Riley Kennedy and Lauren Malsom highlight the roster.

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Fifa sanction South Africa say dem use ineligible player during 2026 World Cup qualifiers

Fifa disciplinary committee don sanction di South African Football Association (SAFA) say dem use ineligible...

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FIFA Sanction Reopens Africa’s Group C World Cup Qualifiers Race

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South Africa’s point deduction for fielding an ineligible player shakes up Group C, leaving the 2026 World Cup qualifiers wide open and fiercely competitive.

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U-20 FIFA World Cup: Coach Aliyu Zubairu reveals why Nigeria lost to Norway

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The Flying Eagles of Nigeria lost their opening fixture of the U-20 FIFA World Cup against Norway at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Chile, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria had their first attempt on goal inside three minutes, but the woodwork…

South Korea vs. Paraguay - How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match

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Get ready for South Korea vs. Paraguay at the U-20 World Cup with full match preview, kickoff time, broadcast info, and remaining group fixtures.

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Chile vs. Japan - How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match

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Get ready for Chile vs. Japan at the U-20 World Cup with full match preview, kickoff time, broadcast info, and remaining group fixtures.

Egypt vs. New Zealand - How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match

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Get ready for Egypt vs. New Zealand at the U-20 World Cup with full match preview, kickoff time, broadcast info, and remaining group fixtures.

Panama vs. Ukraine - How to Watch 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup Match

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Get ready for Panama vs. Ukraine at the U-20 World Cup with full match preview, kickoff time, broadcast info, and remaining group fixtures.

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SAFA to appeal FIFA’s ruling to dock Bafana Bafana points

SAFA confirmed that it has requested written reasons for the judgment and intend to lodge a formal appeal with the FIFA Appeals Committee.

FIFA Awards Lesotho 3-0 Win as South Africa Forfeit World Cup Qualifier

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South Africa have forfeited their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying victory over Lesotho after fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday. The Bafana Bafana had originally beaten Lesotho 2-0 on 21…

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South Africa to Appeal FIFA Sanction Over World Cup Qualifier Points Deduction

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The South African Football Association (SAFA) has vowed to challenge FIFA’s decision to dock three points and impose a fine after Bafana Bafana were found guilty of fielding an ineligible player during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier…

Sodje Embarrassed by Nigerians Celebrating South Africa’s FIFA Sanction

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Former Nigeria international, Sam Sodje, has said he is embarrassed by the way some Nigerian fans are celebrating South Africa’s three-point deduction by FIFA. FIFA recently punished Bafana Bafana for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho…

FIFA strips South Africa of World Cup qualifying points over ineligible player

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It fielded had Teboho Mokoena in its March win against Lesotho, despite the fact that he had a one-game ban.