FIFA extends Zwane’s suspension to three games after World Cup opening game red card

FIFA's disciplinary committee has extended Themba Zwane's suspension from one to three games after finding him guilty of more serious misconduct in Bafana Bafana's 2-0 loss to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup. Zwane was shown a straight red card by referee Wilton Sampaio for shoving an opponent in the face. Initially slated to serve a one-match ban against Czechia, FIFA decided to sanction him more harshly after a review.