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South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Shock win sees Group A final-day leapfrog

South Africa made history by reaching the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time with a shock 1-0 win over South Korea.

The National (Scotland)

World Cup 2026: South Africa reach knockout stage for first time with win over South Korea

South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time on Wednesday with a 1-0 victory over South Korea, completing a remarkable recovery after losing their opener. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive second-half goal as Bafana Bafana secured second place in Group A behind Mexico after drawing with…

France 24

The inspiration behind South Africa’s incredible World Cup comeback as Bafana Bafana advance

South Africa 1-0 South Korea: Thapelo Maseko created history for Bafana Bafana to lock up second in Group A and progress to a first-ever knockout tie after a disastrous loss to start the tournament against hosts Mexico

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South Africa beat South Korea to reach World Cup knockout stages for first time

Thapelo Maseko scored mid way through the second half against South Korea to take South Africa into the knockout stages at a World Cup for the first time.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa stun South Korea, advance in second place from Group A

Thapelo Maseko's second-half goal lifted ⁠South Africa ⁠to a must-win 1-0 result against South Korea in their Group A finale in Guadalupe, Mexico, on Wednesday, sending Bafana Bafana to the World Cup knockout stage ‌for the first time.

Bangkok Post

FIFA 2026: South Africa stun South Korea to make World Cup history

South Africa achieved a historic World Cup knockout stage berth, stunning South Korea 1-0. Despite an initial setback, the Bafana Bafana secured their advancement with Thapelo Maseko's decisive second-half goal. This remarkable turnaround, fueled by grit and determination, sets them up for a clash with co-hosts Canada in the next…

The Economic Times

South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid draw

South Africa 1-1 Czech Republic: Teboho Mokoena’s late penalty earned Bafana Bafana a point and both teams will need a win in their final game to stand a realistic chance of advancing

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Bafana Bafana still alive at World Cup after late goal

Teboho Mokoena's late penalty has earned South Africa a 1-1 draw against the Czech Republic in Atlanta, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.

AAP

South Africa 1-1 Czech Republic: Late penalty keeps Bafana Bafana's hopes alive

A late penalty from Mokoena secured South Africa a 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic, which keeps alive both sides’ hopes of qualification from…

The National (Scotland)

Broos hits out at stadium and ‘tall’ Czechia after South Africa rescue point

Teboho Mokoena’s 83rd-minute penalty secured a 1-1 draw for South Africa after Czechia had taken the lead through Michal Sadilek

The Guardian - UK

How to watch Czechia vs South Africa: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A fixture, team news

Lyle Foster drops out of South Africa's starting XI for their must-win clash with Czechia at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Here's how to watch the Group A fixture for free online and from anywhere.

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