South Africa reaches knockout stage after win against South Korea
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
South Africa qualified for the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey on June 24. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the 63rd minute, leading Bafana Bafana to finish second in Group A, behind Mexico. South Korea struggled to mount a comeback, ultimately finishing the group stage with just three points. As a result, South Africa will face Canada in the round of 32.
- •South Africa wins 1-0 against South Korea in Monterrey.
- •Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute.
- •South Africa finishes second in Group A behind Mexico.
- •They will face Canada in the knockout stage.
- •South Korea ends the group stage with three points.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 🔥 South Africa make history, into last 32! Mexico treble, Czechia OUT! 🥹
"South Africa makes history and reaches the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time ever. In Monterrey, a 1-0 win over South Korea is enough to secure second place in Group A behind Mexico and...
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