World Cup 2026: South Africa beat South Korea 1–0 to advance to knockout stage
South Africa beat South Korea 1–0 to advance to the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup. The lone goal came from Thapelo Maseko in the 63rd minute.
South Africa beat South Korea 1–0 to advance to the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A match. The match was held at the BBVA stadium in Guadalupe (Mexico) and refereed by Argentina's Bagundo Tello.
Both teams were unable to finish off scoring opportunities in the first half. South Africa came back strong after the break and took the lead in the 63rd minute through Thapelo Maseko's accurate finish. That goal was the only difference until the end and South Korea lost.
The win qualified South Africa for the knockout round. The World Cup 2026 will be held from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Its current champion is Argentina; 2022 Qatar eventually won the trophy, defeating France 4–2 on penalties after a draw (3–3).
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