Czech Republic and South Africa draw after controversial handball decision

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Czech Republic and South Africa draw after controversial handball decision
Summary

In a World Cup match on June 18, the Czech Republic and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw. South Africa equalized in the 83rd minute with a penalty converted by Teboho Mokoena, awarded for a handball against Czech player Sulc. The decision drew criticism, as many questioned whether it was a clear handball, noting that the player attempted to avoid the ball. The match adds to ongoing debates about handball rules and their application in recent tournaments.

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  • •Match ended in a 1-1 draw.
  • •Teboho Mokoena scored from a disputed handball penalty.
  • •Penalty awarded in the 83rd minute.
  • •Czech player Sulc involved in the handball controversy.
  • •Similar handball decisions have sparked debate in past tournaments.
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Handball penalty or play on? For many Germany fans, this question has been almost impossible to answer without emotion ever since the handball penalty that wasn’t given in the Euro 2024 quarter-fina...

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