Bafana Bafana secures shock progress with win over Korea Republic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
South Africa's Bafana Bafana achieved a surprising 1-0 victory over Korea Republic on June 25, securing their place in the knockout stage of the tournament. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute, following a previous loss and a draw in their group matches. Captain Ronwen Williams expressed pride in the team's performance, highlighting the pressure they faced and the motivation derived from criticism. The team now prepares for a Round of 32 match against Canada on Sunday.
- •South Africa defeats Korea Republic 1-0 to advance.
- •Thapelo Maseko scores the only goal of the match.
- •Bafana Bafana had previously lost to Mexico and drawn with Czechia.
- •Next up for South Africa is a match against Canada on Sunday.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — 🇿🇦 Bafana Bafana captain opens up on what fueled shock progression
"South Africa have done what many thought unthinkable this summer, after Hugo Broos' side shocked Son Heung-Min's Korea Republic with a 1-0 win, sealing guaranteed progression to the knockout stage fo...
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