Teboho Mokoena scores late penalty to equalize for South Africa against Czechia

On June 18, Teboho Mokoena's 83rd-minute penalty kick helped South Africa secure a 1-1 draw with Czechia in the World Cup 2026. Czechia took an early lead with Michal Sadílek scoring in the sixth minute. South Africa struggled to make an impact until a VAR-reviewed handball led to the penalty, which Mokoena converted. The draw is significant for South Africa following their loss to Mexico in their opening match. Czechia also looks to rebound after losing to South Korea last week. Both teams have one more group stage match scheduled for June 24 against Mexico and South Korea, respectively.

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• 6:18 PMESPN — Czechia 1-1 South Africa (Jun 18, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN
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