The football governing body, Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), has confirmed the deduction of three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers game against Lesotho. Over the years, several countries have suffered point deductions, results overturned, or matches forfeited. Below are notable examples (date, […]

Soccer’s most prestigious tournament may not be done growing yet. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off this summer with its largest field yet, but some countries are calling for even more change for the 2030 edition. FIFA President Gianni Infantino reportedly met with CONMEBOL President Alejandro Dominguez in New York. The