South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic seek World Cup knockout qualification
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 5:25 AM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
As the World Cup group stage approaches its conclusion, South Africa, South Korea, and Czech Republic are vying for the final knockout spots in Group A. Mexico has secured advancement, leaving South Korea with the chance to qualify by avoiding defeat against South Africa in their upcoming match. South Africa must win to have a chance, while the Czech Republic needs to defeat Mexico and relies on the outcomes of other matches to progress. Key fixtures will occur over the next few days, influencing final standings and qualifications.
- •Mexico has already qualified for the knockout stage.
- •South Korea needs a draw or win against South Africa to advance.
- •South Africa must defeat South Korea to have a chance.
- •Czech Republic must beat Mexico to remain in contention.
- •Final group matches are on June 25.
- 7:47 AMYahoo Sports — What do Canada and Switzerland need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group B?
- 5:25 AMYahoo Sports — What do South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group A?
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — What do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?
"Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group B can qualify for the knockout rounds
"Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group A can qualify for the knockout rounds
"Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group C can qualify for the knockout rounds
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:47 AMWhat do Canada and Switzerland need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group B?
Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group B can qualify for the knockout rounds
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:25 AMWhat do South Africa, South Korea and Czech Republic need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group A?
Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group A can qualify for the knockout rounds
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 5:24 AMWhat do Scotland and Brazil need to qualify for the World Cup knockouts from Group C?
Discover all the permutations for how the teams in Group C can qualify for the knockout rounds
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