ATLANTA, June 17 (Reuters) - ⁠South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has had his suspension after ⁠being sent off in the World Cup opener against Mexico last ‌Thursday extended to a three-match ban, FIFA said on Wednesday.

Zwane was dismissed for striking defender Roberto Alvarado's face late in the game, which Mexico won 2-0 at the Azteca Stadium. South ​Africa finished the match down to nine men ⁠after midfielder Sphephelo Sithole had ⁠been dismissed earlier.