South Africa and South Korea prepare for crucial World Cup clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
South Africa and South Korea meet on June 25 at Monterrey Stadium in a pivotal Group A match of the FIFA World Cup. Both teams seek vital points to secure progression to the knockout stage, with South Africa under pressure after earning just one point from two matches. They must cope without Teboho Mokoena due to suspension and a lingering ban on Themba Zwane. South Korea has had a steadier campaign, needing only a draw to move on, but they too face selection challenges with players at risk of suspensions. The match kicks off at 2am BST.
- •South Africa comes in after a loss and a draw in the tournament.
- •Key midfielders Mokoena and Zwane are unavailable for South Africa.
- •South Korea has no injury concerns but faces possible lineup changes.
- •One more yellow card could suspend key players for South Korea.
- •Match kicks off at 2am BST at Monterrey Stadium.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa vs South Korea – Predicted lineup and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa vs South Korea – Match preview and team news
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — South Korea predicted lineup and team news vs South Africa
"South Africa and South Korea face off in a decisive Group A clash at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides still fighting to qualify for the next round of the FIFA World Cup.South Africa come...
"South Africa and South Korea meet in their crucial final match of Group A in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday at the Monterrey Stadium as both teams needs to secure points to progress to the next round....
"South Korea and South Africa will face off in a decisive Group A clash at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides needing a positive result to keep their World Cup hopes alive and reach the nex...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:30 AMSouth Africa vs South Korea – Predicted lineup and team news
South Africa and South Korea face off in a decisive Group A clash at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides still fighting to qualify for the next round of the FIFA World Cup.South Africa come...
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:30 AMSouth Africa vs South Korea – Match preview and team news
South Africa and South Korea meet in their crucial final match of Group A in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday at the Monterrey Stadium as both teams needs to secure points to progress to the next round....
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:30 AMSouth Korea predicted lineup and team news vs South Africa
South Korea and South Africa will face off in a decisive Group A clash at Monterrey Stadium on Thursday, with both sides needing a positive result to keep their World Cup hopes alive and reach the nex...
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