0 South Korea (Jun 24, 2026) Game Analysis
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 in a World Cup group stage match, securing their first-ever advancement to the knockout phase. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal, while South Korea's hopes now depend on their status as a third-placed team.
Why it matters
This victory marks a historic milestone for South African football and highlights a significant upset in the tournament's group stage dynamics.
South Africa South Africa RSA 1-1-1 , 4 PTS 1 1-1-1 , 4 PTS FT South Korea South Korea KOR 1-0-2 , 3 PTS 0 1-0-2 , 3 PTS Thapelo Maseko - 63 Gamecast Recap Team Stats Player Stats Commentary Videos South Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for 1st time By ESPN News Services Updated: Jun 24, 2027, 11:08 pm Facebook Facebook Messenger Twitter Email GUADALUPE, Mexico -- South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday.
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