SAFA has announced that the South African Football Association's appeal against Themba Zwane's three-match suspension has been rejected.

Zwane is serving a three-match suspension imposed by FIFA's Disciplinary Committee after receiving a red card in South Africa's opening World Cup 2026 qualifier against hosts Mexico.

SAFA stated in a statement: "We are disappointed with the outcome of the appeal, as we firmly believe the punishment for what Themba was accused of doing was far more severe than the offense itself."

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, South Africa will face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles in the World Cup Round of 32, with Zwane serving the final match of his suspension from the sidelines. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who completed a one-match suspension against South Korea, will return to the squad.

South Africa will return to its base camp in Pachuca, Mexico, this morning (local time), before traveling to Los Angeles to prepare for its Round of 32 match against Canada.

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