South Africa to appeal three-match suspension handed to Zwane by Fifa (opens original article in a new tab)

South Africa plans to appeal a three-match suspension for Themba Zwane after a red card in the 2026 Fifa World Cup match against Mexico, with the coach questioning the inconsistency compared to Lionel Messi's incident.

• South Africa will appeal a three-match suspension for midfielder Themba Zwane given by Fifa
• Zwane received a red card during South Africa's 2-0 loss to Mexico in the 2026 Fifa World Cup
• Coach Broos criticized the suspension, comparing it to the lack of sanction against Lionel Messi for a similar incident