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.
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