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flag South Africa rejects FIFA’s three-point deduction for using an ineligible player, citing lack of due process.

flag South Africa has rejected FIFA’s decision to deduct three points in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, alleging the ruling was made without proper due process. flag The South African Football Association claims it was not given a chance to present its case before a single-member panel, calling the procedure flawed and lacking transparency. flag FIFA imposed the penalty after South Africa used an ineligible player in a qualifier, but the association continues to challenge the decision, demanding a fair review under football’s governing rules. flag The dispute remains unresolved.

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