South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time in their history. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal, securing a match against Canada in the next round.
Why it matters
This marks a historic milestone for South African football, demonstrating the team's growth and competitive capability on the global stage.
MAYA KOLUDER-RAMIREZ Thu, June 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM UTC · 3 min read GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — 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 night.
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