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South Africa and Czech Republic draw 1-1 in World Cup match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:03 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

South Africa and Czech Republic draw 1-1 in World Cup match

Summary

South Africa and the Czech Republic played to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup match on June 18 in Atalanta. Michal Sadilek put the Czech Republic ahead early in the sixth minute with a well-placed finish. South Africa equalized late in the match thanks to a penalty from Teboho Mokoena after a handball by Czech substitute Pavel Sulc. The draw leaves both teams in contention for advancement from Group A, with South Africa set to face South Korea and the Czech Republic to meet Mexico in their final group matches.

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By the Numbers

•Match held in Atalanta on June 18.
•Czech Republic led with Sadilek's 6th-minute goal.
•Mokoena scored a late penalty to equalize.
•South Africa must win against South Korea next.
•Czech Republic faces Mexico in their final group game.

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11:03 PMYahoo Sports — South Africa and Czech Republic keep knockout hopes alive with turgid draw

What they're saying

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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
— Yahoo Sports

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