The Hindu·2 min read·medium
South Africa salvage draw with late penalty after Czechs take early lead
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South Africa and the Czech Republic drew 1-1 in a Group A World Cup match after a late penalty by Teboho Mokoena. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout rounds, though they likely need a win in their final group games.
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South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday (June 18, 2026) after falling behind early in the Group A clash.
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