South Africa upsets South Korea in World Cup group match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
South Africa secured a surprising 1-0 victory over South Korea on June 24, 2026, at Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico. This result clinched a second-place finish in Group A for South Africa, allowing them to advance to the knockout stage and face Canada in a round-of-32 match. The matchup is set for Sunday in Inglewood, California, providing Canada a more favorable environment compared to facing a heavily supported South Korean team. The game featured significant crowd dynamics and travel considerations that could influence both teams' performances in the next round.
- •South Africa wins 1-0 against South Korea
- •Match held on June 24, 2026, in Guadalupe, Mexico
- •Canada plays South Africa in the round of 32 on Sunday
- •South Korea still has a chance to advance from the group
- •Crowd support dynamics favor Canada in upcoming match
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — South Africa Just Did Canada’s World Cup Team A Huge Favor
"South Africa deserves respect. But they won't enjoy anything like the kind of support that would've backed South Korea against Canada in Southern California.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FIFA World Cup•Oct 18, 2026, 4:51 AMSt. Louis CITY SC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
FIFA World Cup•Oct 11, 2026, 5:04 AMVancouver Whitecaps FC clinch Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
FIFA World Cup•Oct 7, 2026, 2:41 AMUSMNT projected lineup vs. Canada: Who starts final game of window?
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 8:35 AMMessi scores twice, takes season tally to 25 in Miami win at Atlanta
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 8:17 AMSan Jose Earthquakes Clinch Playoffs, Extend Unbeaten Streak- MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 5:09 AMGabriel Pirani scores equalizer in four-goal first half as Galaxy and San Diego play to 2-2 draw