South Africa secures knockout stage berth with victory over South Korea
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:34 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
South Africa secured a historic advancement to the World Cup knockout rounds with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on June 25, 2026. Thapelo Maseko scored the winning goal in the 63rd minute, allowing South Africa to finish second in Group A. Under manager Hugo Broos, South Africa's journey to the knockout stage follows a previous defeat against Mexico. South Korea will now wait to see if they qualify as one of the best third-placed teams, having struggled despite controlling 68 percent possession in the match.
- •Thapelo Maseko scores in the 63rd minute.
- •South Africa finishes second in Group A.
- •South Korea must await third-place qualification.
- •Match held at Estadio BBVA with 51,243 attendance.
- •Heung-Min Son benched for first time in World Cup.
"South Africa reached the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history by finishing second in Group A with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.
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