Teboho Mokoena penalty gives South Africa draw against Czech Republic
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Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty secured South Africa a 1-1 draw against Czech Republic in Atlanta on June 18, 2026. Michal Sadilek opened the scoring for Czech Republic early in the sixth minute. Despite South Africa's struggles for much of the match, an inadvertent handball by Pavel Sulc allowed Mokoena to equalize from the spot in the 83rd minute. The result keeps both teams in contention for advancement in Group A, with both still capable of finishing with four points.
- •Match took place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- •Czech Republic took the lead through Michal Sadilek in the 6th minute.
- •Mokoena converted a penalty in the 83rd minute for South Africa.
- •Both teams still have a chance to advance in Group A.
"Teboho Mokoena's late penalty gifted South Africa their first point of the World Cup after wasteful Czech Republic failed to make their chances pay in a 1-1 draw in Atlanta.
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